Former US President Jimmy Carter Passes Away at Age 96
Former President Jimmy Carter Passes Away at age 100
Former President Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, passed away at the age of 100. Carter, who served as president from 1977 to 1981, was known for his efforts in global diplomacy and peacebuilding.
Born James Earl Carter Junior, Carter studied “Nuclear Engineering” at university and served in the navy’s nuclear submarine program for 7 years. He later became a peanut producer in Georgia, earning the nickname “peanut man.”
Carter entered politics in 1962 and served as Governor of Georgia from 1971 to 1975. In 1976, he won the Democratic Party nomination for president and narrowly defeated then-President Gerald Ford.
During Carter’s presidency, the United States faced challenges such as the global oil crisis, the Soviet Union’s occupation of Afghanistan, and the establishment of the Islamic Republic in Iran. Carter’s diplomatic efforts in mediating the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel were hailed as a historic achievement.
However, Carter faced criticism for his handling of the US embassy hostage crisis in Tehran, which ultimately contributed to his loss in the 1980 election against Ronald Reagan.
After leaving office, Carter continued his work as a mediator in global conflicts and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. He also focused on health initiatives in African countries through the Carter Center.
Carter was an advocate for increased cooperation with Turkey in the Middle East and warned about the rise of oligarchy in the United States before the 2016 presidential election.
In 2015, Carter announced his battle with cancer and underwent radiation therapy for four tumors in his brain. Despite his health struggles, Carter remained active in public life and continued to speak out on important issues until his passing.
