Jimmy Carter

1924–2024 (age 100)

39th President of the United States

Biography

Jimmy Carter (1924–2024) served as the 39th President of the United States before continuing a lifetime of humanitarian work, now commemorated at Jimmy Carter National Historical Park. His leadership emphasized peace, public service, and diplomacy, shaping a tenure remembered for its moral clarity.

In retirement he remained devoted to human rights and global health through the Carter Center, mentoring new generations of peacemakers and showing that public service is a lifelong calling.

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