Jimmy Carter: Longest living American President, has a village in India named after him, has 25 grandchildren

Jimmy Carter Death News: America’s 39th President Jimmy Carter passed away. Former President Jimmy Carter lived with his family in his home in Plains, Georgia. It was here that he breathed his last. Carter Center gave this information. He was America’s longest living President. Very few people know about his India connection. Jimmy Carter was the third US President to visit India. There is also a village in his name in India. Yes, a village in Haryana was named Carterpuri in his honour.

Jimmy Carter died on Sunday at the age of 100. He was the longest living President of America. President Joe Biden expressed grief over his death, saying, ‘Today America and the world lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian.’ Jimmy Carter’s family is quite big. He has a total of 25 grandchildren. He is survived by his children, Jack, Chip, Jeff and Amy; There are 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. His wife Rosalyn and a grandson predeceased him.

What was Jimmy Carter before he was president?
Jimmy Carter was a peanut farmer before entering politics. Not only this, he had also been a lieutenant in the US Navy. He served one term as Governor of Georgia and as President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. He was the only former US President to reach the age of 100.

Wife died in 2023
Rosalynn Carter, wife of former President Jimmy Carter, died in November 2023 at the age of 96. He was known for his mental health advocacy and humanitarian work. The Carter couple were the longest-married presidential couple in American history. Both of them supported each other for more than 75 years.

What did the son say?
On Jim Carter’s death, Chip Carter said, ‘My father was a hero not only to me, but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights and selfless love. My brothers, sister and I shared these same beliefs with the world. The way he brought people together made this world our family. We thank you that you are honoring his memories by following his ideals.

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