Former President Jimmy Carter, born Oct. 1, 1924, was the 39th president of the United States, serving from 1977 to 1981. He turned 100 years old on Tuesday.
Following his time in office, during which he created vital agencies such as the departments of Education and Energy, Carter became a humanitarian. He established the Carter Center in 1982 and won a Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for the center’s work. Carter traveled the world to work on peace negotiations and oversee elections, establishing himself as a human rights and peace advocate.
Here are 12 notable moments from his life and presidency.
