Bio/Wiki
Full Name | Amy Lynn Carter |
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Zodiac sign | Libra |
Hometown | Plains |
Physical Stats & More
Height | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
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Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Light Golden Blonde |
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Personal Life
Religion | Christianity |
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Marital Status | Divorced | ||||
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Family
Father | Jimmy Carter (politician, humanitarian) (deceased) | ||||
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Mother | Rosalynn Carter (writer, activist, humanitarian) | ||||
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Career
Summary | Amy Carter has been actively involved in political activism throughout her life. Her notable moments include being arrested during a protest against CIA recruitment while studying at Brown University, which led to a high-profile trial. She has contributed to her father's initiatives at the Carter Center, promoting human rights and diplomacy. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
Amy Carter was chosen by her family and named from a Webster’s Dictionary before her birth. | |
She lived in the Georgia Governor’s mansion starting in 1970 after her father was elected governor. | |
As a child, she lived in the White House and received significant media attention for being the first young child there since John F. Kennedy’s presidency. | |
Amy had a Siamese cat named Misty Malarky Ying Yang, the last cat to live in the White House until Bill Clinton's era. | |
She notably enjoyed roller-skating in the White House and had a treehouse on the South lawn, where Secret Service agents ensured her safety during slumber parties. | |
Amy's nanny was an African American woman who joined through a Georgia prison release program. | |
She was seen reading children's books during a state dinner hosted for Canada's Prime Minister at the age of nine. | |
She participated in significant political discussions, including a notable debate about nuclear arms with her father. | |
Amy also protested against apartheid and CIA activities while studying at Brown University. |