The information was confirmed by the politician’s son to The Washington Post; Carter held the presidency from 1977 to 1981 and won the post-Watergate election
The former president of the United States and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, died at the age of 100 this Sunday (29). The information was confirmed by the politician’s son to The Washington Post. Carter served as president from 1977 to 1981 and won the post-Watergate election in 1976, a period marked by distrust of politicians. Jimmy Carter, who stood out as an outsider in American politics, turned one hundred years old on October 1st of this year. He was the first former president of the United States to reach this milestone.
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During his tenure, Jimmy Carter faced significant challenges such as high inflation and a rise in unemployment. His administration was also marked by the Iran hostage crisis, which lasted 444 days, culminating in an electoral defeat for Ronald Reagan in 1980, when he won just 41% of the popular vote.
After leaving the White House, Carter stood out in his role as a conflict mediator and human rights defender. In 2002, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, being recognized for his fight against dictatorships in Latin America and for his role in mediating the Camp David agreements, which brought peace between Israel and Egypt.
Born in Plains, Georgia, in 1924, Carter graduated from the Naval Academy and, after his father’s death, took over the family peanut farm. His political career began as a state senator, going on to serve as governor of Georgia before becoming president.
Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, shared a 77-year union until her passing in November 2022. Even after his presidency, he continued to be seen as an outsider, maintaining a distinct image in United States politics.
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Published by Carol Santos
