Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Passes Away at 100

(DailyVantage.com) – Former President Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a renowned advocate for human rights and global peace, passed away at the age of 100 at his home in Plains, Georgia. The Carter Center, his nonprofit organization, confirmed the news on Sunday. The announcement followed reports by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and came months after Carter entered hospice care in February 2023.

His passing came shortly after the loss of his wife, Rosalynn Carter, who died in November 2023 at the age of 96, also at the couple’s Plains residence. Funeral arrangements for Carter are being planned, with public observances expected in Washington, D.C., and Atlanta, followed by burial in Plains. The Carter family has requested donations to the Carter Center in lieu of flowers.

Born James Earl Carter Jr. in 1924 in the small farming town of Plains, Carter’s early life revolved around the agricultural community, which instilled in him a deep respect for the working class. After graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1946 and serving as a submariner in the Navy, Carter returned to Plains in 1953 to manage the family farm following his father’s death. It was during this period that he began his political career, eventually serving as Georgia’s governor in 1971 before his successful bid for the presidency in 1976.

Carter’s single term in office was marked by significant achievements and challenges, including his emphasis on human rights in foreign policy, the signing of the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel, and domestic economic struggles exacerbated by an energy crisis. After leaving the White House, Carter embarked on a transformative post-presidency career, focusing on humanitarian efforts through the Carter Center, which he co-founded with Rosalynn in 1982.

His post-presidency was not without controversy. Carter often delved into foreign policy matters, particularly those involving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, where his critiques of Israel and meetings with groups like Hamas sparked debate. Despite this, his dedication to service, from combating diseases to advocating for fair elections worldwide, earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.

Carter’s legacy as a public servant and humanitarian remains a testament to his lifelong commitment to compassion and justice.

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