Jimmy Carter Dies at 100: Life and Legacy of the 39th President

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Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, passed away at the age of 100 in his hometown of Plains, Georgia.

He is survived by his four children, John William “Jack” Carter, James E. “Chip” Carter III, Donnel Jeffrey “Jeff” Carter and Amy Carter, 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

 He and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, who passed away in November 2023, were married for 77 years. They were the longest-married presidential couple in U.S. history.

From Peanut Farmer to the Presidency

Born on October 1, 1924, Carter rose from humble beginnings as a peanut farmer to hold the highest office in the nation from 1977 to 1981.

 His presidency occurred during a tumultuous era marked by soaring inflation, gasoline shortages, and the Iranian hostage crisis.

While his time in office was fraught with challenges, Carter achieved significant milestones, including brokering the Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt, establishing formal diplomatic relations with China, and expanding public lands in Alaska.