Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, the nation’s 39th president and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100. He died peacefully at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by family, after entering hospice care in February 2023.
Carter’s presidency, from 1977 to 1981, was marked by significant achievements, including the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel, and challenges such as the Iran hostage crisis and economic difficulties. After leaving office, he dedicated himself to humanitarian efforts, notably through the Carter Center, focusing on human rights and global health, earning him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
Tributes have poured in from around the world. President Joe Biden remarked, “America and the world lost an extraordinary leader, statesman, and humanitarian.” President-elect Donald Trump stated that Carter “did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans.” Former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton also honored his legacy. International leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, praised Carter’s commitment to peace and human rights.
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Carter’s death comes just over a year after the passing of his wife, Rosalynn Carter, in November 2023. He is survived by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Public observances are planned in Atlanta and Washington, D.C., followed by a private burial in Plains.
As the longest-living former U.S. president, Carter’s legacy is defined by his unwavering dedication to public service, peace, and humanitarian work, leaving an indelible mark on the nation and the world.