Former President Jimmy Carter, a Georgia peanut farmer who vowed to restore morality and truth to politics after an era of White House scandal and who redefined post-presidential service, died Sunday at the age of 100.
The Carter Center said the 39th president died in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family.
Carter, a Democrat, served a single term from 1977 to 1981, losing a reelection bid to Ronald Reagan.
Carter achieved significant milestones as a peacemaker, yet his presidency often recalls economic struggles and international standing challenges.
Many view his four years as largely unfulfilled, overshadowed by these pressing issues.
His most enduring legacy, however, might be as a globetrotting elder statesman and human rights pioneer during an indefatigable 43-year “retirement.”
Jimmy became the oldest living former president when he surpassed the record held by the late George H.W. Bush in March 2019.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
