FORMER PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER DEAD AT 100

Founder 100 Magazine
Dec 29, 2024
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Former President Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, has passed away at the age of 100, as confirmed by his family and the Carter Center. His death occurred on December 29, 2024, in Plains, Georgia, where he had been receiving hospice care since February 2023. Carter's passing marks the end of a remarkable life dedicated to public service, humanitarian efforts, and a legacy that extends far beyond his single term in the White House from 1977 to 1981.

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