Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died Sunday at the age of 100. Carter, the longest-living U.S. president in history, entered hospice care at home in February 2023.
Born in Plains, Georgia, on October 1, 1924, Carter was the son of a peanut farmer. He served a single term as president from 1977 to 1981, a period marked by inflation, energy shortages, intraparty political challenges, and foreign crises.
After leaving the White House, Carter became a global advocate for peace, democracy, and human rights. His post-presidential efforts earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has ordered flags across the state to be flown at half-staff in Carter’s memory. Flags should remain lowered from now until sunset on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Holcomb encourages businesses and residents to participate in this tribute.
