(TheRedAlertNews.com) – Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, has passed away at the age of 100, with Republican U.S. Senator Rick Scott stating that he “devoted his entire life to serving others.”
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Carter’s presidency is often remembered for significant achievements like the Camp David Accords, but also challenges such as the Iran hostage crisis.
What remains undisputed is Carter’s unwavering dedication to bettering the world even after leaving office.
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter died on December 29, 2024, in his hometown of Plains, Georgia.
Carter was the longest-living former U.S. president, reaching the age of 100, a milestone in American political history.
Despite facing challenges during his presidency from 1977 to 1981, Carter’s legacy is defined by his post-presidential humanitarian work.
Carter’s time in the Oval Office saw the emphasis on human rights and diplomacy, most notably through the Camp David Accords, a treaty that brokered a lasting peace between Egypt and Israel.
Carter stated, “I kept Sadat in one cabin, Menachem Begin in another cabin, and I went back and forth between them … to try to bring some resolution to the issues that divided the Israelis and Egyptians.”
This achievement showcased Carter’s commitment to peace in an increasingly volatile world, Fox5 Atlanta writes in a report.
Despite a presidency marred by economic troubles and the infamous Iran hostage crisis, Carter’s real impact began after leaving office.
He founded The Carter Center in 1982, driving initiatives for global health, democracy, and human rights.
This work earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002, cementing his status as a global humanitarian.
Throughout his lengthy post-presidential career, Carter advocated for affordable homes through Habitat for Humanity and remained active in international diplomacy.
Indeed, Carter’s later years set a remarkable standard for public service past the presidency.
His centenarian life ended with a graceful acceptance of his mortality, as Carter once said he was “absolutely and completely at ease with death.”
His final public appearance was at his wife Rosalynn’s funeral, another poignant reminder of the life they shared in service.
Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president who served one term and went on to become a globe-trotting elder statesman and humanitarian icon, has died. He was 100.
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