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Jimmy Carter, former U.S. president and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, dies at 100. His legacy of peace and humanitarianism will be celebrated publicly
Plains, Georgia — Former United
States President Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 100, surrounded by his
family at his residence in Plains, according to the Carter Foundation. Carter,
who served as the 39th president from 1977 to 1981, leaves a remarkable legacy
as a statesman, humanitarian, and advocate for human rights.
Current U.S. President Joe Biden mourned the loss, calling it a day of
great sadness for the nation. "Jimmy Carter was a man of compassion and
principles, whose impact will be felt for generations," Biden stated.
Carter had faced health challenges in recent years and was under
palliative care. His last public appearance was in November 2023, during the
funeral of his wife, Rosalynn Carter. In October, Carter celebrated his 100th
birthday, a milestone unprecedented for any president in U.S. history. He is
survived by four children, 11 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.
A life of political highs and lows
Elected in 1976 as a political outsider, Carter promised to restore the American people’s trust after the Watergate scandal. Among his most notable achievements was mediating the Camp David Accords, which marked a historic peace agreement between Egypt and Israel in 1978.
However, his presidency was also marked by economic challenges, high inflation, and the Iran hostage crisis, which eroded his popularity and led to his defeat by Ronald Reagan in 1980.
