Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Dies at 100
The Carter Center has announced the passing of Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, at the age of 100. Carter, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, served as president from 1977 to 1981, a period marked by both economic and diplomatic challenges.
Born on October 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia, Carter became the oldest president in U.S. history in March 2019, surpassing the record previously held by George H.W. Bush.
Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his decades of work advancing human rights and finding peaceful solutions to international conflicts. He founded The Carter Center in 1982 to advance peace and health worldwide.
The Carter family released a statement expressing their gratitude for the outpouring of support and love they have received from around the world. They asked for privacy during this time of mourning.
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