Jimmy Carter, a peanut farmer from Plains, Georgia, who served in the US Navy, was president from 1977 to 1981.
Championing human rights at the center of US foreign policy, Carter forged a still-standing peace treaty between Egypt and Israel. He also established the Department of Energy in 1977.
Shortly after his presidency, Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, established The Carter Center, which has monitored international elections and promoted public health across the world.
After former President Jimmy Carter died Sunday, the world rushed to offer condolences and shared the accomplishments of the 39th president, who was 100.
