jimmy carter

Jimmy Carter, full name James Earl Carter Jr., was the 39th president of the United States, serving from 1977 to 1981. He was born on October 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia, and passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100. A member of the Democratic Party, Carter was also the governor of Georgia from 1971 to 1975 and served in the Georgia State Senate from 1963 to 1967. During his presidency, Carter pardoned Vietnam draft evaders, negotiated significant foreign policy agreements such as the Camp David Accords and the Panama Canal Treaties, and established diplomatic relations with China. His term included notable challenges like the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and the Iran hostage crisis. Although his presidency is often rated below average by historians, his long post-presidency humanitarian work, including founding the Carter Center and winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002, has been highly praised. Before his political career, Carter graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and served as a submarine officer. After his father's death, he took over the family peanut farming business. He was active in civil rights and promoted racial integration during his time as governor of Georgia. Carter's legacy is also marked by his extensive efforts in international peace, disease eradication, and affordable housing through Habitat for Humanity. He was the longest-lived U.S. president and the first to live to 100 years old.