Significant milestones in life and career of Jimmy Carter [Video]

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has died at his home in Plains, Georgia. His death comes more than a year after the former president entered hospice care.Video above: A look back at the life of former President Jimmy CarterHe was 100 years old. He was the lone presidential centenarian. Carter’s life before, during and after his presidency was marked by significant accomplishments.— Oct. 1, 1924: James Earl Carter Jr. is born in Plains, Georgia, son of James Sr. and Lillian Gordy Carter.— June 1946: Carter graduates from the U.S. Naval Academy.— July 1946: Carter marries Rosalynn Smith, in Plains. They have four children, John William (“Jack”), born 1947; James Earl 3rd (“Chip”), 1950; Donnel Jeffrey (Jeff), 1952; and Amy Lynn, 1967.— 1946-1953: Carter serves in a Navy nuclear submarine program, attaining rank of lieutenant commander.— Summer 1953: Carter resigns from the Navy, returns to Plains after father’s death.— 1953-1971: Carter …