Nobel Peace Prize-winning human rights activist and one-term U.S. President Jimmy Carter has passed away at the age of 100

Nobel Peace Prize-winning human rights activist and one-term U.S. President Jimmy Carter has passed away at the age of 100. On Sunday, the Carter Center confirmed his death. In February 2023, he entered hospice care. Although he had been battling cancer for a long time, he had responded well to treatment.

Jimmy Carter was the longest-serving U.S. president in history. Over six decades of his life, he worked in politics, humanitarian efforts, and diplomacy, focusing on human rights, peace, and the improvement of people's lives.

International Contributions
Under Carter's leadership, the Camp David Accords were signed in 1978, playing a key role in establishing lasting peace between Egypt and Israel. Additionally, he established diplomatic relations with China and Panama and signed agreements with the Soviet Union on nuclear arms control.

However, his presidency was marked by a period of crisis. In 1979, the Iranian hostage crisis, where 52 Americans were held captive at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, became a major challenge for his administration. This event led to a decline in his popularity, and in 1980, he lost the election to Ronald Reagan.

Charitable Work and Legacy
After his presidency, Carter monitored elections in 113 countries through the Carter Center and fought against various diseases, including Guinea worm disease. His efforts led to the eradication of Guinea worm disease in countries like Ghana in 2015.

Jimmy Carter was known for his lifelong commitment to humanitarian service. He actively participated in his own Habitat for Humanity projects, building homes for those in need.

Self-Assessment
Jimmy Carter once said, “I was a better ex-president than I ever was a president.” The world saw the reflection of this statement through his life and work.

Family and Personal Life
In 1946, Carter married Rosalynn Smith, and they spent 76 years together until her death in 2023. They had four children and 22 grandchildren.

With his death, the world has lost a great leader, human rights advocate, and peace ambassador.