Jimmy Carter's life and career after former President and Nobel Peace Prize winner dies
dailyrecord.co.ukJimmy Carter passed away on Sunday at the age of 100. Before his death, the impressive Centenarian was the oldest living former US president.Tributes have flooded in for the Democratic Party politician from across the political divide, with global figures such as Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and King Charles honouring the "extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian".Although the former President commanded widespread respect, his political career was less popular.
Carter entered politics after a short career as a submariner in the US navy, and a subsequent spell running his family's peanut farm.
The Georgia-born politician was elected to the White House in 1976, but was ousted after just one term as he struggled to navigate international crises or compete with Ronald Reagan's rival vision for America.
When he left office, Carter had one of the lowest approval ratings of any US President. After his humiliating defeat, few expected the politician to continue his public service.
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