Former US president passes away.
Jimmy Carter, a former US president (1977-1981), has died at the age of 100 in his hometown, Plains, Georgia, USA. He was the oldest living US president and spent many years helping people worldwide after leaving the White House.
The current US president, Joe Biden, called Carter a great person and announced January 9th as a day of mourning to honour him. Many famous people also shared kind words about Carter’s life and hard work.
About Jimmy Carter.
Jimmy Carter was born in 1924 in a small town called Plains, Georgia. He went to the Naval Academy in 1946 and became a naval officer for seven years. Later, he returned home and started working in politics.
Carter became the governor of Georgia, where he worked to protect the environment and fight against racism. In 1977, he became the 39th president of the United States. His time as president was hard because of problems with money and international issues.
After losing the next election, Carter didn’t stop working. Instead, he started helping people. He created the Carter Center, a group that helps solve problems like fighting diseases and helping humans.
A Nobel Peace Prize winner.
In 2002, Jimmy Carter won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to make the world more peaceful. He helped reduce tensions between North and South Korea, prevented a US invasion of Haiti, and negotiated peace in Bosnia and Sudan.
Carter wasn’t interested in fame or fortune. He spent his later years solving big problems like poverty and diseases. Many people admire him for his kindness and dedication.
