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 the family farm. The work was hard at first, but he made the business very successful. His path then turned to politics, leading him to the White House.
As president, Carter dealt with many tough problems abroad. Ronald Reagan beat him when he tried to win a second term. Last year, Carter started getting hospice care at home after fighting several health issues, including cancer that had spread to his brain and liver.
His son Chip remembers him as a hero who cared deeply about peace and human rights. Carter leaves behind four children - Jack, Chip, Jeff, and Amy. He also had 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. His wife Rosalynn died last November after 77 years of marriage.
The world knew Jimmy Carter as a president and peacemaker. His family knew him as a loving father who taught them to help others. His work through the Carter Center touched many lives across the globe.
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 the family farm. The work was hard at first, but he made the business very successful. His path then turned to politics, leading him to the White House.
As president, Carter dealt with many tough problems abroad. Ronald Reagan beat him when he tried to win a second term. Last year, Carter started getting hospice care at home after fighting several health issues, including cancer that had spread to his brain and liver.
His son Chip remembers him as a hero who cared deeply about peace and human rights. Carter leaves behind four children - Jack, Chip, Jeff, and Amy. He also had 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. His wife Rosalynn died last November after 77 years of marriage.
The world knew Jimmy Carter as a president and peacemaker. His family knew him as a loving father who taught them to help others. His work through the Carter Center touched many lives across the globe.
