Navy Veteran and Global Humanitarian Jimmy Carter Dies at 100

Navy veteran and the 39th president of the United States, Jimmy Carter, passed yesterday at the age of 100. After one turbulent term, Carter, whose presidency coincided with the upheaval of Watergate and the Vietnam War, left office but subsequently redefined post-presidency by world humanitarian activity.

The Carter Center said that Carter passed quietly on Sunday at his Plains, Georgia, residence. His death comes just weeks after the death of his wife, Rosalynn Carter, at age 96 and 22 months after starting hospice care.

"Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia," The Carter Center said on X, once formerly Twitter. "He passed quietly with his family around."

Leaders around the globe honored Carter's legacy, including Joe Biden. Biden said of Carter as an "extraordinary leader, statesman, and humanitarian" as well as a friend. Emphasizing Carter's efforts in eradicating sickness, fostering peace, expanding civil rights, and helping the homeless, Biden said of him as "a man of principle, faith, and humility."

Declared a National Day of Mourning, Biden set a state funeral for Carter in Washington, D.C., for January 9. For thirty days in honor of Carter, U.S. flags will fly at half-staff.

Globally, Carter's great compassion resonated, and his commitment to service is still a continual inspiration. From his leadership to his decades-long humanitarian projects, he leaves a legacy of compassion and honesty.

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