WASHINGTON — Former President Jimmy Carter, who at 98 was the longest living president in American history, has passed away at his home in Plains, Georgia. The former president recently enrolled in home hospice care, and close relatives had been by his side during his final days.
Former President Jimmy Carter was a humanitarian and a champion of human rights, and his long post-White House life allowed him to rebuild his legacy from an unpopular president to a revered figure. Carter was known for his tireless work with Habitat for Humanity, and he won a Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his efforts to promote peace and democracy around the world.
Carter was born in Plains, Georgia, in 1924. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1946, and served in the Navy until 1953. He then returned to Plains and began a career in politics, serving in the Georgia State Senate from 1963 to 1967, and as Governor of Georgia from 1971 to 1975.
Carter's presidency was marked by a number of challenges, including an energy crisis, high inflation, and the Iran hostage crisis. Despite these challenges, Carter was known for his commitment to human rights and his efforts to promote peace and negotiation in international affairs.
After leaving office, Carter became an advocate for human rights and democracy around the world. He founded the Carter Center in 1982, a non-profit organization that works to promote peace and democracy, fight disease, and improve health care in developing countries.
In recent years, Carter's health had been a concern. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2015, but after undergoing treatment, he declared himself cancer-free in 2016. He enrolled in home hospice care in Plains, Georgia, in recent weeks, and close relatives had been by his side during his final days.
Former President Jimmy Carter had requested that President Joe Biden deliver his eulogy after his death. Biden revealed this in a statement on Monday, saying that he was honored to be asked to speak at the former president's funeral.
Carter's passing marks the end of an era in American politics. He was a president who was committed to human rights and democracy, and who worked tirelessly to promote peace and understanding around the world. He will be remembered as a champion of human rights and a tireless advocate for those who are marginalized and oppressed.
As the nation mourns the passing of a former president, it is important to remember the legacy that Jimmy Carter leaves behind. He was a man who believed in the power of people to make a difference in the world, and who worked tirelessly to make that belief a reality. His legacy will live on through the work of the Carter Center and the many other organizations that he inspired.
