Jimmy Carter, former President of the United States, passed away. Carter was a U.S. Navy veteran, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, and humanitarian known for his dedication to peace, democracy, and human rights.
During his decades of public service, Carter was recognized for his integrity and compassion. His foreign policy achievements included negotiating the return of the Panama Canal to its host nation and developing arms control agreements with the Soviet Union. He engaged in diplomacy with heads of state as well as ordinary citizens.
Carter understood that American interests were linked to global concerns. He was an early advocate for protecting the planet and promoting global public health as national security priorities.
One of his significant diplomatic successes was mediating a landmark deal between Israel and Egypt that helped establish peace between two nations long at war. This achievement remains a reminder of what is possible amid ongoing conflicts in the region.
After leaving office, Carter continued to pursue peace and advance human rights alongside his wife Rosalynn, who passed away last year after 77 years together. They worked on various initiatives through the Carter Center, including building homes for families in need and efforts to eradicate disease, resolve armed conflict, monitor elections, and promote democracy.
Carter's faith guided him throughout his life. He once stated that “our greatest blessings come when we are able to improve the lives of others.” By this measure and many others, he lived a blessed life.
