Jimmy Carter died at his home in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 100. The Carter Center shared the news of his passing on social media. The former president died peacefully with his family by his side.
Carter served as the 39th president of America from 1977 to 1981. He set a record as the longest-living U.S. president ever. After leaving office, he won the Nobel Peace Prize for his work helping others around the world.
His life began on October 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia. Young Jimmy grew up as the oldest of four kids. His dad owned a peanut farm, and his mom worked as a nurse. He loved playing basketball in school. He later joined the Navy, where he met and married Rosalynn.
When his father died in 1953, Carter left the Navy to run...