13 Memorable Photos of Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter with Their Family — in Honor of His 100th Birthday!

Mar. 15, 2025

Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn with three children, Chip, Jack and Jeff.Photo:Bettmann Archive/Getty

Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn with three children, Chip, Jack and Jeff.

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BeforeJimmy Carterever stepped into the Oval Office as president, he was just Dad tohis four kids.

The former president, who turns 100 on Oct. 1, 2024, welcomed sons John William “Jack,” 76; James Earl “Chip,” 72; Donnel Jeffrey “Jeff,” 71; and daughter Amy Lynn, 55, with his late wife,Rosalynn Carter, over the course of their 77-year-marriage.By 2015, the couple had22 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

01of 13The Carter BoysJimmy Carter and Rosalynn with their three sons.Bettmann Archive/GettyThe couple perused some literature in this undated shot seemingly taken before their daughter Amy — who came 15 years after Jeff — joined the family.

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The Carter Boys

Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn with their three sons.Bettmann Archive/Getty

Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn with three children, Chip, Jack and Jeff.

The couple perused some literature in this undated shot seemingly taken before their daughter Amy — who came 15 years after Jeff — joined the family.

02of 13A Family ManPresident Jimmy Carter and his extended family.CORBIS/Corbis via GettyIn this snap taken sometime in the late ’70s, Jimmy and Rosalyn happily pose with their family and extended family.

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A Family Man

President Jimmy Carter and his extended family.CORBIS/Corbis via Getty

A portrait of President Jimmy Carter and his extended family. Left to right: Judy (Mrs. Jack Carter); Jason James Carter; Jack (John William Carter); Annette (Mrs. Jeff Carter); Jeff (Donnel Jeffrey Carter); First Lady Rosalynn Carter; daughter Amy Lynn Carter; President Carter; daughter-in law Caron Griffin Carter holding James Earl Carter IV; and son Chip (James Earl Carter III). 1977-1980.

In this snap taken sometime in the late ’70s, Jimmy and Rosalyn happily pose with their family and extended family.

03of 13Kids Will Be KidsPresident Jimmy Carter and his extended family in the 1970s.CORBIS/Corbis via GettyEven for the first family, getting your kids or grandkids to sit still can be hard. The Carters smiled on as one tot clearly had other plans while in the middle of a family photoshoot.

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Kids Will Be Kids

President Jimmy Carter and his extended family in the 1970s.CORBIS/Corbis via Getty

A portrait of President Jimmy Carter and his extended family. 1977-1980. | Location: indoors. (Photo by Â© CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images)

Even for the first family, getting your kids or grandkids to sit still can be hard. The Carters smiled on as one tot clearly had other plans while in the middle of a family photoshoot.

04of 13Having a ChatCapricorn Records President Phil Walden with Jimmy Carter and his son Chip Carter in 1975.Tom Hill/WireImageWhile still the governor of Georgia, Carter and his son Chip had a backstage chat with Capricorn Records President Phil Walden at The Marshall Tucker Band benefit concert in Atlanta in 1975.

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Having a Chat

Capricorn Records President Phil Walden with Jimmy Carter and his son Chip Carter in 1975.Tom Hill/WireImage

Capricorn Records President Phil Walden talks with Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter and his son Chip Carter in a dressing room after The Marshall Tucker Band benefit concert at the Fabulous Fox Theater on October 31, 1975 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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While still the governor of Georgia, Carter and his son Chip had a backstage chat with Capricorn Records President Phil Walden at The Marshall Tucker Band benefit concert in Atlanta in 1975.

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Showing PDA

Jimmy and Rosalynn share a kisss.Bettmann Archive/Getty

The new “first family” of the Democratic Party gathers on the podium at the Democratic National Convention. From left: Lillian Carter, mother; Amy, daughter; Jack, son; Jimmy Carter kissing wife, Rosalynn; Jeff, son and his wife, Annette. It was a triumphant night for the family from Plains, Georgia. (Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)

06of 13Daddy’s GirlAmy Carter with her father Jimmy and mother Rosalynn Carter.Dick Yarwood/Newsday RM via GettyThe Carters played with their daughter Amy in this black and white photo from 1976.

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Daddy’s Girl

Amy Carter with her father Jimmy and mother Rosalynn Carter.Dick Yarwood/Newsday RM via Getty

Washington, D.C.: Amy Carter with her father Jimmy and mother Rosalynn Carter in a family suite at the Americana Hotel in Washington, D.C. on July 14, 1976. (Photo by Dick Yarwood/Newsday RM via Getty Images)

The Carters played with their daughter Amy in this black and white photo from 1976.

07of 13Making MemoriesJimmy and Rosalynn Carter with their daughter Amy in 1976.UPI/Bettmann Archive/GettyAs the youngest of the Carters' four children, Amy was a tween and young teenager during her dad’s presidency. Here, she poses with her parents in December 1976 in Plains, Ga., just before Carter was inaugurated into office.

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Making Memories

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter with their daughter Amy in 1976.UPI/Bettmann Archive/Getty

President-elect Jimmy Carter, his wife Rosalynn and daughter Amy pose for an official family photograph in Plains, Georgia, December 5th 1976.

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As the youngest of the Carters' four children, Amy was a tween and young teenager during her dad’s presidency. Here, she poses with her parents in December 1976 in Plains, Ga., just before Carter was inaugurated into office.

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Daughter-in-Chief

President Jimmy Carter talks with his daughter Amy in 1978.Katherine Young/Getty

American President Jimmy Carter talks with his daughter Amy, who sits on his lap, in the Oval Office of the White House, Washington DC, 1978. (Photo by Katherine Young/Getty Images)

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Pledging Allegiance

Chip Carter, Amy Carter, Rosalynn Carter and Jeff Carter at the Democratic National Convention in 1980.The News World/FPG/Archive Photos/Getty

Chip Carter, Amy Carter, Rosalynn Carter, and Jeff Carter, the family of Jimmy Carter, their right hands during the oath of allegiance to the Democratic Party at the Democratic National Convention, held at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, 11th August 1980.

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For the Children

Jimmy Carter and Amy Carter in 1995.Rick Diamond/Getty

Jimmy Carter

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Doing Good Together

Amy Carter, President Jimmy Carter and Jeff Carter.R. Diamond/WireImage

Amy Carter, Former President Jimmy Carter and Jeff Carter

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Staying Close

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James “Chip” Carter and Amy Carter hold hands near their father, former US President Jimmy Carter (C), during a tribute service for former US First Lady Rosalynn Carter,

13of 13Leading with LoveANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty ImagesIn another image, Chip is seen giving his dad, then 99, a kiss on the head.

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Leading with Love

James “Chip” Carter kisses the head of his father, former US President Jimmy Carter, during a tribute service for former US First Lady Rosalynn Carter

In another image, Chip is seen giving his dad, then 99, a kiss on the head.

source: people.com