Jimmy Carter, the former president, has away at the age of 100. He devoted his post-presidential years to promoting peace and human rights.
The 39th president decided to enter hospice care in February following a string of health issues over the previous few years, including a fight with melanoma skin cancer that spread to his liver and brain, according to Knewz.com.
Jimmy got end-of-life care in the convenience of his Georgia home, which was designed in the 1960s.
Jimmy was a lifelong outdoor enthusiast who was born and reared in Plains, Georgia. Jimmy was reported to have maintained an active lifestyle and made it a point to spend as much time outside as possible, even in his last days.
One of the best leaders in American history was the Democratic president. Jimmy served his country in the submarine division of the U.S. Navy after graduating in 1946.
After graduating from the academy, Carter wed Rosalynn, who went on to become the first lady when he was president. The couple would go on to have the longest marriage in presidential history, lasting more than 70 years, and had three sons and one daughter.
Growing up in the segregated South, Jimmy’s political views were progressive. As a state legislator from 1963 to 1967, he brought his support for the Civil Rights movement to the Georgia statehouse.
In 1971, he ran a successful campaign for Georgia governor, a post he kept until 1975.
Jimmy created two important departments during his presidency that still benefit the American people today. Jimmy established the Department of Education as well as the Department of Energy.
Jimmy also managed the accords for the Panama Canal and granted pardons to all draft evaders during the Vietnam War. Jimmy stayed involved in politics even though Republican Ronald Reagan defeated him in his reelection campaign.
In 1982, Jimmy founded the Carter Center with the goal of advancing civil rights. In 2002, Jimmy received the Nobel Peace Prize for his work at the Carter Center.
The former peanut farmer maintained ties to the working class despite his recognition and fortune. His lifetime humanitarian efforts were his legacy, even though his political accomplishments were praised.
Jimmy worked with Habitat for Humanity to help communities for decades. Long into his 90s, Jimmy partnered with volunteers to construct homes for the underprivileged.
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