In brief
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, has passed away at age 100 in his Plains, Georgia home. Known for being the longest-living U.S. president in history, Carter's extraordinary life spanned decades of political service and humanitarian efforts.
Carter became president in 1977, winning a hard-fought election against Gerald Ford. Before his presidency, he was the governor of Georgia and served in the Navy. After his single term, he established the Carter Center, focusing on global peace and health initiatives, earning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his work. He and his late wife, Rosalynn, shared an incredible 77-year marriage, a record among White House couples. Carter's passing sets the stage for a national moment of reflection as America bids farewell to one of its prominent leaders.
