Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a Nobel Peace Prize winner, has died at the age of 100. Carter, the longest-lived American president, passed away peacefully at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by family.
Carter’s presidency from 1977 to 1981 was marked by significant achievements, including brokering the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel and advancing human rights. However, his term also faced challenges, such as high inflation and the Iran hostage crisis, which contributed to his 1980 election loss to Ronald Reagan.
After leaving office, Carter dedicated his life to humanitarian efforts through The Carter Center, which he co-founded in 1982. The center worked on global issues like disease eradication, election monitoring, and conflict resolution. Carter also built homes with Habitat for Humanity well into his 90s.
The 39th president will be remembered not only for his political career but for his post-presidential contributions that redefined the role of former presidents. A state funeral is planned for January 9 in Washington, D.C., followed by his burial in Plains.
President Joe Biden called Carter an “extraordinary leader, statesman, and humanitarian” and declared a National Day of Mourning on January 9. Flags across the nation will fly at half-staff for 30 days in his honor.