Carter, a Georgia peanut farmer who became the 39th president in 1977, aimed to restore trust in government and later garnered respect as a humanitarian, earning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
Notable figures such as former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and former Vice President Al Gore praised Carter for his dedication to public service, peace, social justice, and human rights.
The Empire State Building was illuminated in red, white, and blue in his honor.
Carter's post-presidency work, including teaching Sunday school and building homes with Habitat for Humanity, left a lasting impact.
Former President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, as well as former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, lauded his lifelong commitment to serving others and advancing global peace and democracy.
