Jimmy Carter's Life and Legacy

Jimmy Carter's Life and Legacy

• Jimmy Carter, the 39th US President, died peacefully at 100 years old on December 29, 2024.
• He was the longest-lived US President.
• He will be buried alongside his wife, Rosalynn, in Plains, Georgia on January 9, 2025.
• President Biden declared January 9th a federal holiday in Carter's honor.
• Carter grew up in rural Georgia.
• His father was a farmer and grocer. His mother was a nurse.
• Carter graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1946, and served as a submariner.
• In 1946 he married Rosalynn Smith
• He aspired to be an Admiral but left the Navy in 1953 after his father's cancer diagnosis.
• He returned to Georgia to manage the family farm.
• Carter became involved in the Democratic party.
• He served as a Georgia state senator, and later governor.
• He was an unknown candidate when he announced his presidential campaign in 1974.
• He became a popular candidate and won the Democratic nomination, eventually becoming US President.
• Carter served only one term as president due to economic and foreign policy challenges that resulted in low approval ratings.
• Notable achievements include negotiating the Egypt-Israel peace treaty, advancing human rights in the US, and creating the Departments of Energy and Education.
• After his presidency, Carter dedicated his life to humanitarian efforts.
• He co-founded The Elders, a group of world leaders.
• He established The Carter Center in 1982, dedicated to human rights and global health.
• His work earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
• Carter remained a humble and honest figure, never using his office for personal gain.
• His legacy will motivate future generations.