America mourns the death of another pioneer in its political history. We are talking about none other than Jimmy Carter, the former politician and philanthropist who served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. The popular personality passed away at 100 as he fought through a series of health challenges, including metastatic brain cancer and liver cancer.
While the exact cause of the death exactly remains unknown at the point of writing, Jimmy Carter’s son, Chip, shared the tragic news on December 29 with a heartfelt note. “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love,” Chip Carter said.
He concluded the tribute by saying, “The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honoring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs.” Notably, Jimmy Carter was also the only president of the United States to die at 100. While his remarkable contributions to peace, human rights, and global health endeavors added to his legacy, Jimmy Carter also left behind a notable financial legacy.
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As per Newscreek, it’s reported that at the time of his death, Jimmy Carter’s net worth stood at $10 million. The late former president earned his net worth through farming and his work as a writer, novelist, author, and military officer. The Georgia native was born on October 1, 1924, to a father who was also a farmer and businessman and his mother, a registered nurse. Following his education, Carter joined the United States Naval Academy, through which he received a B.S. degree in 1946.
As per Parade, when Jimmy Carter was serving his term, he earned $200,000 a year as a salary—the standard at the time (presidents nowadays earn $400,000 a year). In addition, as a former president, Carter earned a pension of $207,800 a year, plus $150,000 a year for staff like his Secret Service protection. Today, as the world mourns Jimmy Carter’s unexpected passing, we must take a minute and appreciate the rich legacy of good work he has left behind.
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Under his presidency, Carter brought immense benefits and changes to his country. He pardoned all Vietnam War draft evaders with Proclamation 4483 on his second day as president, followed by establishing the Panama Canal treaties.
Jimmy Carter also facilitated the Camp David Accords and the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel, followed by negotiating the SALT II treaty with the Soviet Union. Additionally, he also established U.S. diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China and advanced deregulation in the energy, transportation, communications, and finance industries.
He also championed major environmental protection legislation, including the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act. Moreover, Jimmy Carter was also a strong supporter of human rights, which came from his deep-rooted morality, which he wished to include in the important policies of the country. Moreover, Carter was known for his famous saying, “America did not invent human rights. Human rights invented America.”
The former president leaves behind his beloved wife, Rosalynn Carter, and four children.
