Former President Jimmy Carter has lived a long and varied life dedicated to politics, peanuts, faith and family.
Today, Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. president, former Georgia governor, peanut farmer, and a man of deep faith and commitment to humanitarian work, became the first president to live to 100 years of age.Born in the small town of Plains, Georgia, on October 1, 1924, Carter's life has been defined by service—to his country, to his faith, and to causes around the world.A son of a farmer and a nurse, Carter grew up with three siblings—two sisters and a brother.
His administration oversaw landmark achievements in international diplomacy, including the historic 1978 Camp David Accords, which paved the way for peace between Egypt and Israel, and the formal establishment of diplomatic relations with China.His presidency was also marked by the U.S. embassy hostage crisis in Iran, a pivotal moment that shaped his final year in office.On the domestic front, Carter faced significant economic challenges, battling high inflation and unemployment.
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