Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, passed away on December 29, 2024, at his home in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 100. Born on October 1, 1924, Carter had a distinguished career spanning politics, humanitarian work, and public service. He served in the US Navy from 1946 to 1953, managed his family’s peanut farming business, and later entered politics, serving in the Georgia State Senate and as governor from 1971 to 1975. As President from 1977 to 1981, Carter was renowned for his commitment to human rights, diplomacy, and environmental conservation, notably brokering the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel in 1978. After leaving office, he dedicated himself to humanitarian efforts through the Carter Center, established in 1982. Carter’s legacy has been honored by world leaders, including President Joe Biden, former President Obama, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. He is survived by his four children, numerous grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, with public memorial services planned in Atlanta and Washington, D.C.
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