Amy Carter The youngest of four children and only daughter of Jimmy Carter Date of Birth: 19.10.1967 Country: USA

Biography of Amy Carter

Amy Carter, the youngest of four children and the only daughter of former United States President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn Carter, was born on October 19, 1967, in Georgia. She grew up in Georgia while her father served as the governor of the state. Being the long-awaited child in the Carter family, she was the only girl among her three older brothers.

From the age of nine, Amy lived in the White House with her father, mother, and one of her brothers. As the daughter of the President, Amy Carter attracted significant media attention during her four years in the White House, as it was uncommon for young children to live there. She lived a life befitting a presidential daughter, surrounded by various animals, including Siamese cats and even an elephant that was gifted to the President from Sri Lanka (the elephant currently resides in the National Zoo). Amy had a vast collection of toys, with 39 teddy bears among them.

Initially, Amy Carter attended public schools in Washington, including Stevens Elementary School and Hardy Middle School. The President and his wife wished for their only daughter to have many friends. However, after some time, the presidential couple decided to enroll Amy in a private school.

Despite having the freedom to do almost anything she desired in the White House, such as roller skating in the South Wing, Amy Carter did not have many friends. During the rare occasions when children visited the presidential residence, secret service agents closely monitored the activities, including the guests. Amy's political views were shaped in her early childhood. She had a strong knowledge of the arms race and was adamantly against war. In the 1980s and early 1990s, she actively participated in various political actions, strikes, and demonstrations.

Amy Carter received an excellent education and prestigious degrees. She later got married and became a mother. Currently, she continues her impactful work in the Carter Center, advocating for human rights.