President Jimmy Carter passed away on Dec. 29, 2024, at the age of 100. He was the 39th president of the United States, the first president born in a hospital, and the longest-lived president in American history. He also was awarded the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize and was known for his focus on compassion and humanity, even in the middle of international conflicts.
In the announcement that was posted on the Carter Center’s website, his son, Chip Carter, said, “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace...