Jimmy Carter, Champion of Human Rights and Global Humanitarian, Dies at 100

The 39th U.S. president, Nobel laureate, and enduring advocate for peace and democracy passed away peacefully at his home in Plains, Georgia, leaving behind a legacy of service, compassion, and global impact (Photo Credit: LBJ Library/AFP pic under a CC BY 4.0 license). Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a towering figure in modern American history, died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was 100 years old. The Carter Center confirmed his peaceful passing, surrounded by family, marking the end of an extraordinary life dedicated to service and advocating for human rights. Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia. pic.twitter.com/aqYmcE9tXi — The Carter Center (@CarterCenter) December 29, 2024 & Born Oct. 1, 1924, in the rural farming town of Plains, Carter rose from humble beginnings as the son of a peanut farmer to become a naval officer, state governor, president and global humanitarian. Along the way, he redefined the scope of public service and set a standard for post-presidential impact that remains unparalleled. Bold aspirations and turbulent times marked Carter’s tenure in the White House from 1977 to 1981. He championed energy reform, human rights, and government...