Washington, December 30, 2024: Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, the longest-living president in American history, has passed away at the age of 100. The Carter Center, an organization he founded to advocate for democracy and human rights, confirmed that he died peacefully on Sunday afternoon at his home in Plains, Georgia.
Born a peanut farmer, Carter served as the 39th president from 1977 to 1981, a tenure marked by significant economic challenges and diplomatic crises. Despite leaving office with low approval ratings, he later rebuilt his reputation through decades of humanitarian work, earning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
“My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love,” his son, Chip Carter, said in a heartfelt statement. “The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honoring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs.”
Carter’s legacy is further cemented by his varied life before the presidency. He was a naval lieutenant, a farmer, and the governor of Georgia before ascending to the nation’s highest office.
He is survived by four children, 11 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. His wife, Rosalynn Carter, to whom he was married for 77 years, passed away in November 2023. Since 2018, following the death of George H.W. Bush, Carter held the title of the oldest surviving U.S. president.
