Former president, governor, state senator, and Nobel Prize laureate Jimmy Carter has passed away at the age of 100, making him the longest living president in U.S. History. Carter served as the 39th president of the United States, from 1977 to 1981. Carter began his political career in 1963 as a state senator representing his hometown of Plains, Georgia, before eventually becoming the Governor of Georgia in 1971. Much of Carter’s political platform was based on ending racial discrimination, which remained a key part of his position when he ran for president in 1976, in which he would defeat Gerald Ford in the presidential election to become the 39th president of the United States. During his presidency, Jimmy Carter became the leader of the fight against communism and the Soviet Union, as well as mitigating peace talks between nations across the globe. After his presidency, Carter kept fighting for human rights, establishing the Carter Center non-profit organization in order to expand the fight for equality. He would win a Nobel Prize in 2002 for his fight against discrimination across the globe, as well as continuing to conduct peace negotiations. Until his passing in December of 2024, Carter would continue his humanitarian efforts in order to fight for what he had believed since the start of his political career. After Jimmy Carter’s passing on December 29, 2024, the nation went into a state of mourning for the former president, and president Joe Biden would issue a statement honoring the legacy of Carter, stating “He was a man of great character and courage, hope and optimism.” A state funeral was organized in Washington, D.C., attended by all living presidents, as well as his personal friends and family. History will remember Jimmy Carter as a humanitarian and strong leader for years to come.
Former President Jimmy Carter passes away at age 100
Malcolm Marfori, Sports Editor
January 27, 2025