Jimmy Carter Dies at 100, Making Him the Longest-Living President in American History

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, passed away on Sunday, December 29 in Plains, Georgia, the town where he was born. He was 100 years old, making him the longest-lived president in American history.

James Earl Carter, Jr. was elected president as a Democrat in 1976, narrowly defeating incumbent Republican Gerald Ford. He served a single term before losing in a landslide to Republican challenger Ronald Reagan in 1980.

Carter’s presidency was marked by controversies...