JIMMY CARTER Signed Photograph. Inscribed “Best wishes, Jimmy Carter” on 8.0″ X 10″ color photograph. Photograph has a one inch crease on the top left corner edge and a small white mark in the top right corner edge, otherwise in FINE condition. James Earl Carter Jr. (born October 1, 1924) is an American politician and humanitarian who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, Carter was the 76th governor of Georgia from 1971 to 1975, and a Georgia state senator from 1963 to 1967. At age 99, he is both the oldest living former U. President and the longest-lived president in U. This is one of the Best guarantees anywhere!