James Earl Carter, Jr.

Jimmy Carter, 39th President and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Dies at 100

Carter is remembered for advancing diplomacy, ratifying the Panama Canal treaties, and presiding during a period of economic instability.

Carter, a Democrat, served as president for one term from 1977 to 1981. He’s also well-known for his humanitarian work after leaving the White House, including for Habitat for Humanity and peace deal negotiations.

Reactions to Carter’s death poured in on Sunday evening, including from President-elect Donald Trump, who said on Truth Social that “those of us who have been fortunate to have served as President understand this is a very exclusive club, and only we can relate to the enormous responsibility of leading the Greatest Nation in History.”

“The challenges Jimmy faced as President came at a pivotal time for our country and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans. For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude,” the president-elect said.

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