Okay, like, major news, you guys. Jimmy Carter—former US president and total legend—has passed away at 100. Even if you’re not American, you’ve definitely heard of him, right? He was, like, the guy who tried to bring peace everywhere and did it with such wholesome vibes. He died in his tiny hometown of Plains, Georgia, surrounded by family.
Carter was born on October 1, 1924, in, like, the middle of nowhere, Georgia, but somehow managed to become one of the world’s biggest peace icons. After crushing it at the US Naval Academy and serving in the Navy, he went back home to run his family’s peanut farm. Yep, the peanut farm! And from there, he went on to basically run the world.
So, politically, Jimmy started small as a state senator, then became governor of Georgia, and then—wait for it—was elected US President in 1976. During his presidency, he totally tried to make the world better, even if it wasn’t perfect. Like, he helped negotiate peace between Israel and Egypt with the Camp David Accords in 1978, which was a massive deal at the time. But also, there were some not-so-great moments, like the Iran hostage crisis and an economy that was, like, super messy.
After his one term as president, he really hit his stride as, like, a global do-gooder. He founded The Carter Center in 1982 and went full-on humanitarian, promoting democracy, fighting diseases, and solving conflicts. Oh, and he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002, not for one specific thing, but for basically being a peace icon for decades. Like, who even does that?
And can we talk about his work with Habitat for Humanity? He wasn’t just writing checks—he was literally out there building houses. Imagine a former world leader with a hammer in hand. Only Jimmy, right?
Even in his later years, when he had health struggles, Jimmy Carter kept going. He made it to his 100th birthday on October 1, 2024, which, let’s be real, is iconic. His wife Rosalynn, who passed in 2023, was by his side for most of his incredible journey, and their love story was, like, total goals.
Around the world, people are paying tribute to this humble yet extraordinary man. Jimmy Carter wasn’t just an American figure; he was a global treasure who dedicated his life to making peace a reality. Rest in peace, Jimmy. You’ll always be the world’s peanut-loving, house-building, peace-making hero.
XOXO,
Valley Girl News
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