JIMMY Carter was a former US president who was elected to office in 1976 and served in the White House from 1977 to 1981. Here’s more about the beloved 100-year-old and his remarkable life in politics and beyond. Advertisement 2 Jimmy Carter was the oldest living former US President at the age of 98 Credit: Reuters Who was Jimmy Carter and how old was he? James Earl Carter Jr – known affectionately as Jimmy – was the 39 th President of the United States, serving one term in office from 1977 to 1981. The Democrat stalwart served as a Georgia State Senator from 1963 to 1967 and as the 76th Governor of Georgia from 1971 to 1975. Jimmy remained active in public life after leaving the White House. In 2002, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in co-founding the Carter Center. Advertisement He paid tribute to his former Vice President Walter Mondale after his death at 93 on April 19, 2021, hailing him as "the best vice president in our country's history." Jimmy was raised in a wealthy family of peanut farmers in the southern town of Plains. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1946 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He went on to join the US Navy where he served on the submarines. Advertisement Following his father’s death, he returned home to take over the family peanut business. As he went on to expand the business, Carter was motivated to oppose the political climate of racial segregation and support the growing civil rights movement. In the early 1960s, he became an activist within the Democratic Party and made his first foray into the world of politics. Carter was sworn in as the 76th Governor of Georgia on January 12, 1971. Advertisement He declared in his inaugural speech that "the time of racial discrimination is over. ... No poor, rural, weak, or black person should ever have to bear the additional burden of being deprived of the opportunity for an education, a job or simple justice." President Carter then went on to live a relatively modest life in his old two bedroom house in his Georgia hometown. He died on December, 29, 2024, in Plains, Georgia - the same spot where he was born back on October 1, 1924. Who was his Jimmy Carter's wife, Rosalynn? Jimmy’s wife Eleanor Rosalynn Carter was born on August 18, 1927, and served as the First Lady of the United States from 1977 to 1981. Advertisement The former First Lady, who was married to her husband for 75 years, was a leading advocate for numerous causes throughout her lifetime. She was politically active during her White House years, sitting in on Cabinet and policy meetings as well as serving as her husband's closest adviser. Rosalynn also served as an envoy abroad, with posts in Latin America. 2 Jimmy Carter, seen here with his wife Rosalynn, served as US President from 1977 to 1981 Credit: AFP or licensors Advertisement She and Jimmy first dated in 1945 while he was attending the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. It's believed Rosalynn had a crush on him after seeing him in his navy uniform. She agreed to marry her husband-to-be in February 1946 when she went to Annapolis with his parents. The two scheduled their marriage to take place on July 7, 1946 in Plains and kept the arrangement secret. Advertisement The couple shared four children: John William "Jack" (b. 1947), James Earl "Chip" III (b. 1950), Donnel Jeffrey "Jeff" (b. 1952), and Amy Lynn (b. 1967). Due to Jimmy's military duties, the first three were born in different parts of the country and away from Georgia. They returned to Georgia when Jimmy’s father was dying. Advertisement After purchasing their first television set, the couple became fans of the New York Yankees and claimed they never went to bed arguing with each other. Following their time in the White House, the couple established the Carter Center, a non-profit organisation in Atlanta. They were unable to attend Joe Biden's inauguration. This was the first time they have missed the ceremonies since Jimmy was sworn in as president in 1977. Advertisement Rosalynn is a member of the Center's Board of Trustees and participates in many of the Center's programs, but gives special attention to the Mental Health Program. Upon the death of Barbara Bush on April 17, 2018, 91-year-old Rosalynn became the oldest living former First Lady at the time. How did Jimmy Carter die? Jimmy Carter died on Sunday 29, December, 2024 nearly two years after going into hospice care. His official cause of death is yet to be announced but his son Chip released a heartfelt statement confirming the death of his father. Advertisement He said: “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love. “My brothers, sister, and I shared him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs. "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.” Advertisement Carter, the beloved Democrat and Nobel Peace Prize winner, had experienced several health issues in recent years including melanoma that spread to his liver and brain. In 2015, he beat brain and liver cancer , but in 2019, his health began to suffer again. Advertisement He chose hospice care over continuing medical treatment, the Carter Center announced on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Advertisement
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A "hero" farmer came to the rescue of a mother and her children after their car was stuck in ice and snow for nearly four hours. Jess Kendall, 28, was among several drivers who found themselves stranded on a dangerous road in the Welsh countryside. As she was en route to a birthday celebration with her eight-year-old son and 10-month-old daughter heavy snow began to fall. When they got stuck near Llanwenog, Ceredigion , on Wednesday, Jess kept the car engine running to keep her children warm amid the freezing conditions. She lauded the actions of a local farmer who spontaneously came to assist the group. The 28-year-old from Llandysul said: "The industry is going through a lot of turmoil at the moment but farmers help us in many more ways that we realise or acknowledge. They deserve all the support we can give them. We'd all be lost without them." Jess, who works with adults with learning difficulties, was driving out from Llandysul when sleet turned into snow. As she attempted to navigate a sloping road her journey was interrupted by a car ahead flashing its hazard lights, reports NorthWalesLive . For the latest Welsh news delivered to your inbox sign up to our newsletter . "It began snowing really heavily," she recalled. "Another woman was coming towards us skidding all over the place before stopping. I got out a blanket to put under the wheels of her car in case it helped – it didn't. "A couple of cars had stopped behind me so I wasn't going anywhere. Luckily I'd made up a bottle of hot formula milk and put it in a thermal bag before setting off. So I knew I had enough for my daughter to last five hours. "I'd also brought a blanket and pillow for my son as we'd started early and he was tired. So we were incredibly well prepared for something that, according to my weather app, I didn't expect to happen." To pass the time Jess and her son played in snow, hurling snowballs and creating snow angels while her infant daughter slept in the car. But what began as a playful diversion quickly gave way to mounting anxiety as the wait lengthened. "When the snow eased I saw there was an overturned car 200ft ahead," she said. "Until then the snow had been so thick I couldn't see it. I didn't call for help as I assumed the people in the car had done so already." Jess added: "One of the other drivers told me a gritter had gone up the road 15 minutes before he got stuck but it had not dropped anything on the road. He assumed it had run out and would be back after getting more supplies." Jess attempted to manoeuvre her car but found little success. "I tried to move the car but I only got a foot before skidding so I gave that up. My partner was at work but my dad tried to come with a boot full of shovels. Unfortunately he got turned away by police who'd closed a road on the way." After an agonising wait of nearly four hours relief came in the form of a quad bike from a nearby farm. The rider reassured the anxious group that the passengers of the flipped vehicle were unharmed and help was on its way. A tractor bearing a bucket loader soon appeared setting about the task of clearing the obstructed road. Once Jess posted an image on social media, praise for the farmer started pouring in. A person expressed their gratitude online, commenting: "Yet again the farmers go far beyond to help those in need. Hats off to them for working evenings to clear snow so that people can get home." Jess is now on a mission to find the person who rescued her and express her gratitude with chocolates and whisky. "But not until the snow has gone," she added. "I don't want to get stuck again."Former Gov. M. Jodi Rell to lie in state at Capitol following open houses during her career
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