Written By Lisa Murimi
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a Nobel Peace Prize recipient, passed away on Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia at 100 years.
Known for his deep commitment to peace and humanitarian causes, Carter’s presidency (1977–1981) was highlighted by the Camp David Accords, which brokered peace between Israel and Egypt.
However, his tenure was overshadowed by economic challenges and the Iran hostage crisis, which ultimately cost him a second term.
President Joe Biden declared January 9 a national day of mourning, urging Americans to honor Carter’s memory in places of worship nationwide.
After leaving the White House, Carter dedicated his life to philanthropy, founding the Carter Center, which championed human rights, election monitoring, and efforts to alleviate poverty.
In 2002, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his global peace and humanitarian efforts.
World leaders and former presidents have lauded Carter’s legacy, with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi hailing his role in the Egypt-Israel peace treaty as “historic.”
Carter’s final years were marked by health challenges. He opted for hospice care in 2023 and lost his wife, Rosalynn, in November 2023.
He leaves behind a legacy of compassion, diplomacy, and steadfast moral leadership.
