Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and a tireless advocate for peace, human rights, and humanitarian causes, passed away at the age of 100.
Born on October 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia, Carter rose from a humble farming background to attend the U.S. Naval Academy and later serve as a naval officer. After returning to Georgia, he entered politics, eventually winning the presidency in 1976 as a Washington outsider, promising honesty and integrity in government following the Watergate scandal.
During his presidency from 1977 to 1981, Carter achieved notable successes, including brokering the landmark Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel, which led to a historic peace treaty. He also oversaw the Panama Canal Treaty, returning control of the canal to Panama, and emphasized environmental conservation and energy independence, creating the Department of Energy.
However, Carter’s presidency also faced significant challenges and setbacks. High inflation, an energy crisis, and rising unemployment created domestic unrest. His handling of the Iran Hostage Crisis, in which 52 Americans were held captive for 444 days, overshadowed his final year in office and contributed to his defeat in the 1980 election to Ronald Reagan.
Undeterred by political loss, Carter embarked on an extraordinary post-presidency, dedicating himself to humanitarian efforts through the Carter Center, which he founded with his wife, Rosalynn. He worked to advance democracy, monitor elections, fight disease, and build affordable housing with Habitat for Humanity. In recognition of his lifelong dedication to peace and human rights, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
Carter’s legacy is one of perseverance, humility, and service. It is fitting that he has passed during the Biden Presidency and will receive the full honor that he deserves. The contrast between Jimmy Carter, a very decent and deeply religious man versus Donald Trump, the most indecent and fake religious man to ever hold the office will be stark.