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1 day ago · James Earl Carter Jr. (born October 1, 1924) is an American politician and humanitarian who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, Carter was the 76th governor of Georgia from 1971 to 1975, and a Georgia state senator from 1963 to 1967.
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Feb 20, 2024 · One year ago, on February 18, 2023, the Carter Center announced that former U.S. President Jimmy Carter would be entering hospice care. At the time, the Carter Center said, "after a series of...
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2 days ago · Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States (1977–81), who served during a time of serious troubles, notable among which was the Iran hostage crisis. For his work in diplomacy and advocacy, both during and after his presidency, he received the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize. Learn more about Carter’s life and career.
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Feb 28, 2024 · Born in Plains, Georgia on October 1, 1924, President Carter grew up without running water or electricity. Eager to leave home, he graduated from the United States Naval Academy, married, and served in the U.S. Navy. He and his young wife and kids returned to Plains to help save the family farm after his father passed away.
Mar 12, 2024 · Last month, former President Jimmy Carter marked one year in hospice. After entering end-of-life care in February 2023, he celebrated his 99th birthday and grieved the death of his wife of 77 years and former first lady, Rosalynn Carter. Even then, Carter was able — with help — to attend her funeral.
Feb 22, 2024 · The 39th president is celebrating his 99th birthday in home hospice, after a year of defying expectations. He continues to lead the Carter Center's global work on Guinea worm eradication, Middle East peace and human rights.
Feb 21, 2024 · Now 99, Jimmy Carter is the oldest living US president in history. He has survived metastatic brain cancer, liver cancer, and a number of health scares, including brain surgery after a fall in 2019. He entered hospice care in February 2023 after a series of hospital stays.