…He was the 39th President
The 39th president of the United States, Jimmy Carter has passed away at the age of 100, his family announced on Sunday. Carter, who became the longest-living U.S. president, was a tireless advocate for peace, human rights, and global health. He served as president from 1977 to 1981, facing major challenges including the Iran hostage crisis and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
Despite a challenging presidency marked by economic struggles, including high inflation and an energy crisis, Carter’s post-presidential years were defined by his humanitarian work. In 2002, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in advancing human rights and peacemaking through the Carter Center, which he founded in the early 1980s.
Carter’s influence extended far beyond the White House, particularly through his work with Habitat for Humanity, his advocacy for alternative energy, and his efforts to combat diseases like river blindness and Guinea worm disease. He also made significant contributions to Middle East peace and remained an outspoken critic of U.S. foreign policy, including the Iraq War.
The former president spent his final years in hospice care after battling skin cancer, a condition that led to multiple hospital stays. His wife, Rosalynn, passed away in November 2024, just before he entered hospice care. Carter is survived by his four children, eleven grandchildren, and countless admirers worldwide.
Public observances will be held in Atlanta and Washington D.C., with a private interment in Plains, Georgia. Details of his state funeral are still pending.
