Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Dies at 100

Atlanta, The Gulf Observer: Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, passed away at the age of 100, as reported by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Carter, a Democrat, served as president from January 1977 to January 1981, following his victory over incumbent Republican President Gerald Ford in the 1976 election. His presidency, though only lasting one term, was marked by significant international achievements, economic struggles, and domestic challenges.

Carter’s most notable accomplishment was the 1978 Camp David Accords, which brought about a historic peace agreement between Israel and Egypt. However, his time in office was also plagued by a struggling economy and the Iran hostage crisis, which dominated his final year in office and contributed to his electoral defeat to Republican Ronald Reagan in 1980.

Carter outlived all other U.S. presidents, with his post-presidential years marked by an active involvement in humanitarian causes. In 2002, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his tireless work in advancing peace, democracy, human rights, and global development.

In recent years, Carter faced several health issues, including melanoma that spread to his liver and brain. In February 2023, he chose hospice care over further medical treatments. His wife, Rosalynn Carter, passed away in November 2023, and Carter appeared frail at her memorial service, attending in a wheelchair.

Carter’s legacy is defined not only by his political career but also by his lifelong dedication to peace and humanitarian efforts.