Nation Mourns Loss of Jimmy Carter

The world has lost a beloved leader and a hometown hero. Former U.S. President James Earl "Jimmy" Carter passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 29, at the age of 100, at his home in Plains, Georgia. Surrounded by his family, Carter's death marks the end of a remarkable life that spanned a century, one that touched the hearts of millions, both near and far.

Carter, the 39th president of the United States, is the longest-lived president in American history. His time in the White House, from 1977 to 1981, was defined by both triumphs and challenges, including the Iranian hostage crisis and econom...