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WASHINGTON (CHATNEWSTV) — Former President Jimmy Carter, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and lifelong humanitarian who championed peace, democracy, and human rights, has died at the age of 100.
“President Carter embodied integrity, compassion, and a commitment to advancing the freedom, security, and welfare of others,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement on Sunday.
Carter, a U.S. Navy veteran, served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. His tenure saw pivotal moments in foreign policy, including the historic Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt, which established peace between the two nations after decades of conflict.
“His tireless and principled diplomacy showed us what is possible,” Blinken said, calling the agreement a landmark achievement that continues to inspire amid renewed turmoil in the Middle East.
Carter also negotiated the Panama Canal Treaty and pursued arms control agreements with the Soviet Union, underscoring his belief that global cooperation was critical to U.S. security.
A man of deep faith, Carter often emphasized the interconnectedness of humanity. “He understood that the fates of Americans were bound up with those of people in other countries,” Blinken said.
Even after leaving the White House, Carter’s work continued unabated. He and his wife Rosalynn, who died last year, dedicated decades to philanthropy through the Carter Center, focusing on election monitoring, conflict resolution, disease eradication, and affordable housing initiatives.
“Jimmy Carter once said, ‘Our greatest blessings come when we are able to improve the lives of others,’” Blinken noted. “By that measure and so many others, President Carter lived a truly blessed life.”
Carter’s legacy as a peacemaker and humanitarian endures, inspiring generations to uphold the values he championed during a life devoted to service.
