Jimmy Carter Dies at 100: From US President to Global Humanitarian Icon

Washington DC, 30th December 2024: Jimmy Carter, the United States’ 39th president, died at the age of 100 in his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by family. Carter had been in hospice care since early 2023, according to US media reports on Monday. His presidency from 1977 to 1981 and subsequent humanitarian work earned him widespread acclaim.
In 2002, Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his relentless efforts in promoting democracy, human rights, and global health. Plains, Georgia, is the birthplace of this American political figure who rose from very humble beginnings to reach great heights in American politics through his commitment to public service. Before becoming the president, he was a governor of Georgia and was recognized as an engineer.
Running as a political outsider in the 1976 presidential campaign, Carter exploited the nation’s desire for integrity after Watergate and Vietnam. His campaign found an echo in his promise: “If I ever lie to you, if I ever make a misleading statement, don’t vote for me.” Funded through public means and based on transparency, his campaign catapulted him into a narrow victory over incumbent Gerald Ford.
Carter’s presidency was a period of both challenges and achievements. However, his legacy continued much beyond his presidency. From 1982, the Carter Center has been working ceaselessly on conflict resolution, election monitoring, and eradication of diseases in marginalized areas, making him an international humanitarian.
In his 2020 memoir, “White House Diary” He reflected on his presidency, characteristic candor and how he struggled with micromanagement, Washington’s politics, and the media, but his lifelong dedication to public service and humanitarian causes earned him respect around the world.