Washington, December 30 (UITV) – Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, died on December 29 at the age of 100. He was the oldest living American President till date. He died at his home in Georgia. Carter was suffering from skin cancer (melanoma) for the last few years, which later spread to his liver and brain. He had stopped treatment and was being taken care of at home. His death was reported by the Atlanta-based Carter Center.
Carter, who was president from 1977 to 1981, received widespread praise for his honesty and humanitarian efforts. He played an important role in establishing peace between Israel and Egypt, for which he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The news of his death came in the American media on Monday. Jimmy Carter’s contribution was highly appreciated not only in America, but also in the field of global peace and human rights.
His son Chip Carter said in emotional words about his father, “My father was a hero to me and to all who believe in peace, human rights and selfless love. He brought people together and made the whole world our family. To honor his memory, we must continue to adopt these values.” US President Joe Biden condoled Carter’s death and said, “It is a sad day, but at the same time there are so many incredible memories associated with him. I think today America and the world lost a remarkable leader. He was a statesman and a humanitarian and I also lost a dear friend. I have known Jimmy Carter for more than 50 years.” He also said, “I had countless conversations with him over those years, but what I find extraordinary is that millions of people around the world feel that they have also lost a friend, even though they have never met him. This is because Jimmy Carter believed in action, not words. He worked to eradicate disease not only at home but around the world. He established peace, advanced civil rights, human rights and promoted free and fair elections around the world.”
Carter’s contribution was also praised by America’s newly elected President Donald Trump and he said that when Jimmy Carter became the President of America, our country was going through a critical phase. He did everything possible to improve the lives of the people of America. For this, we are all grateful to him. In this difficult time, my wife and I are thinking about Carter’s family and his loved ones. We request everyone to keep them in their prayers.
Jimmy Carter’s presidential term was from 1977 to 1981 and during this time he took many historic decisions. One of the biggest achievements of his tenure was the Camp David Agreement between Israel and Egypt in 1978, which took an important step towards peace in the Middle East. Apart from this, the Carter administration also worked on the issue of human rights and took steps to strengthen democratic institutions in various countries.
Even after the presidency, Carter continued his involvement in international peace and social work. In 2002, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace. This award was given to him for his efforts to find a peaceful solution to international disputes, promote democracy and human rights, and promote economic and social development. Given his contribution, his image emerged not only as a president but also as a humanitarian and an inspiration for peace.
Jimmy Carter’s first visit to India took place in 1978, when he visited India with his wife Rosalyn Carter. During this time he met Indian President Neelam Sanjeev Reddy and Prime Minister Morarji Desai and addressed the Indian Parliament. His visit played an important role in strengthening the relations between India and America. During his visit, a village was named “Carterpuri”, which still exists today. It was named in his honor to commemorate the good intentions and cooperation he showed during his visit to India.
Carter’s political vision and his global outlook were an integral part of his life. He always worked towards promoting peace and human rights across the globe. His actions left a lasting impact not only within the US but across the world. His life proves that one person’s selfless service and humanitarian approach can bring about a change in the entire world.
The death of Jimmy Carter is the end of an era. His life is an inspiration and the work done by him will always be remembered by generations to come. His struggles, ideas and his contributions established him as a great leader not only in the US but across the world. His memories and his ideals will live on forever.
