Legacy Worthy President: JIMMY CARTER

US President awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

Birthday: October 1, 1924 (age 99 years in 2023). Born: Plains, Georgia

Former President Jimmy Carter is a legacy-worthy figure, and he has accomplished many things throughout his lifetime. Here are twelve of his most significant accomplishments:

1.         Negotiating the Camp David Accords - This historic peace agreement between Israel and Egypt is one of the most legacy-worthy accomplishments of Carter's presidency, earning him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. #legacyworthy

2.         Advancing Human Rights - Carter established the Department of Education and the Department of Energy, signed into law the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, and helped create the Department of Health and Human Services, all of which are legacy-worthy achievements. #legacyworthy

3.         Promoting International Peace - In addition to the Camp David Accords, Carter negotiated the Panama Canal Treaties, another legacy-worthy contribution to the cause of international peace. #legacyworthy

4.         Founding the Carter Center - This legacy-worthy organization promotes democracy, human rights, and conflict resolution worldwide, and has been involved in numerous peacekeeping and election monitoring missions, particularly in Africa. #legacyworthy

5.         Promoting Global Health - The Carter Center has also been instrumental in the fight against diseases such as Guinea worm and river blindness, and the foundation he started with his wife Rosalynn, the Carter Foundation, has contributed to eradicating diseases like trachoma, a leading cause of blindness. #legacyworthy

6.         Creating the Department of Energy - This legacy-worthy initiative helped to create a more energy-efficient and sustainable America.

7.         Boosting the Economy - Carter's economic policies, including the implementation of the Humphrey-Hawkins Full Employment Act, are legacy-worthy accomplishments that helped create millions of jobs and spur economic growth.

8.         Appointing the First Female Supreme Court Justice - Carter appointed Justice Sandra Day O'Connor to the Supreme Court in 1981, a legacy-worthy accomplishment that helped pave the way for gender equality.

9.         Supporting Women's Rights - Carter has been a staunch advocate for women's rights throughout his career, championing issues such as pay equity and reproductive health. #legacyworthy

10.       Promoting Affordable Housing - Carter's work with organizations like Habitat for Humanity and his writing and speaking on the need for sustainable development are legacy-worthy contributions to the fight for social and environmental justice. #legacyworthy

11.       Fighting Racism - Carter has been a vocal opponent of racism and segregation throughout his career, making legacy-worthy efforts to combat these issues and promote racial equality. #legacyworthy

12.       Addressing Climate Change - Carter has been a vocal advocate for addressing climate change, and his efforts in this area are legacy-worthy contributions to the fight against global warming. #legacyworthy

Jimmy Carter has lived a legacy-worthy life, characterized by his unwavering commitment to promoting human rights, peace, and justice, as well as his dedication to serving his community and the world at large.

At three months into hospice, at 98 years, Jimmy Carter’s grandson says, ‘It’s as Good as It Can Be’.

Jimmy Carter was born in Plains, Georgia on October 1, 1924, as James Earl Carter Jr. . He grew up on a peanut farm and attended local schools before going to Georgia Southwestern College and the Georgia Institute of Technology. In 1943, he began attending the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, where he graduated in 1946.

After leaving the Navy, Carter returned to Plains and took over his family's peanut farm. In 1946, he married Rosalynn Smith, and together they had four children: John William (Jack), James Earl III (Chip), Donnel Jeffrey (Jeff), and Amy Lynn.

Carter's political career began in 1962, when he was elected to the Georgia State Senate. He served two terms before running for governor in 1970. He won the election and served one term as governor before running for president in 1976. Jimmy Carter was the 39th President of the United States, serving from 1977 to 1981.

As president, Carter faced numerous challenges, including the Iranian Hostage Crisis and a struggling economy. He also oversaw the Camp David Accords, which resulted in a peace treaty between Israel and Egypt. After leaving office in 1981, Carter continued to be active in humanitarian efforts, founding the Carter Center and advocating for human rights and conflict resolution around the world.

Jimmy Carter legacy left office in 1981 as the only American president to serve a full term in office without appointing a justice to the Supreme Court of the United States.

Carter's family life has been an important part of his legacy. His wife Rosalynn has been a supportive partner throughout his career, and has been involved in numerous philanthropic efforts alongside him. Their son Chip served in the Georgia Senate, and their daughter Amy has pursued a career in journalism and has been involved in various charitable organizations. The family has been known for their close-knit and supportive relationships with one another.

Carter has been married to his wife, Rosalynn, since 1946, making them the longest-married presidential couple in American history. #legacyworthy

Carter is also a prolific author, having written more than 30 books, including memoirs, historical fiction, and works on politics and religion.

In 2015, millions of people around the world tuned in to hear President Jimmy Carter announce that his cancer – metastatic melanoma – had spread to his brain, but he didn’t focus solely on his own disease. Rather, he used the international attention to talk about an illness he did not have. The near-eradication of a debilitating parasitic disease is a pillar of Carter’s legacy.

In recent years, Carter has faced health challenges, and as an influential public figure, The Carter Center now accepting "messages of support" for former president who is now 98 years old, as of President’s Day, February 2023.

Diplomacy: Carter's efforts towards international peace and diplomacy earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002, an tremendous achievement. (the other three US Presidents to receive the Nobel Prize are Roosevelt, Wilson, and Obama.) His legacy as a humanitarian, advocate for peace and human rights, and dedicated family man has left an indelible mark on American history. Through the Carter Center, Carter was involved in numerous peacekeeping missions around the world, making him a legacy-worthy figure in the international community.

At the time of his Nobel Peace Prize Award, there were five living former Presidents of the United States of America. Today there are four living former US presidents:

1. Jimmy Carter (born October 1, 1924) - served as president from 1977 to 1981.

2. Bill Clinton (born August 19, 1946) - served as president from 1993 to 2001.

3. George W. Bush (born July 6, 1946) - served as president from 2001 to 2009.

4. Barack Obama (born August 4, 1961) - served as president from 2009 to 2017.
   

Naming a street after an influential person can also serve as a way to educate people about the contributions and achievements of important figures in history. Jimmy Carter Boulevard has been around since shortly after its namesake was elected president in November 1976.

The renamed street, Jimmy Carter Boulevard, helped eliminate “confusion on the part of motorists, including ambulance drivers and firefighters in emergency situations,” the Atlanta Journal Constitution news journal remarked. 

Like many roads throughout the country, streets are renamed.

What we know now as Jimmy Carter Boulevard, had different names: Norcross-Tucker Road. Northridge Road. Stevens Road. Blackwood Road. Rockbridge Road. A spokesman with the Gwinnett County Department of Transportation provided those road names.

Sometimes street names changed as Gwinnett County built roads and added people through the years. The street name depended on what stretch you were driving and when you were on it.

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August 21, 2023 update on Jimmy Carter

Carter, who is 98, is the oldest living president in U.S. history, and lives in Plains, Georgia with his wife, Rosalynn Carter, 96.

There have been only a few updates since February—in March, President Joe Biden revealed Carter asked him to deliver his eulogy and in May, his grandson Jason Carter said he's been enjoying ice cream and visits from family—and this weekend, his grandson Josh Carter told People that "it's clear we're in the final chapter." Josh added, "He’s still fully Jimmy Carter. He's just tired. I mean he's almost 99 years old, but he fully understands [how many well wishes he's received] and has felt the love…He still does use his brain. He listens to audiobooks. He's a genius. He's super smart. I love him. He always wants to be doing something with his mind, so he's trying to keep himself busy, but he is really sick and getting older.”

Earlier this month, grandson Hugo Wentzel the son of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter's daughter Amy also gave a health update. "It's been harder and harder to see him," Wentzel said. "My mom spends a lot of her time with him. So it's really family oriented. I haven't been seeing him as much recently, but he knows that I love him and we're supporting him through this time… Wentzel also spoke about his grandmother Rosalynn's health, saying, "I just want to say that she's an amazing woman. She's put in so much work in her life. She's done things for mental health. I want everyone to know how incredibly important and beautiful she is as a person and a grandma. Yeah, she does have dementia and when I see her, she does forget what's going on sometimes, but when she remembers it's amazing. I love her."