Jimmy Carter, 39th US President and 2002 Nobel Peace laureate, dies at 100; Haryana's Carterpuri recalls 1978 visit
Former US President Jimmy Carter died at his home in Plains, Georgia, on 29 December 2024, aged 100.
Summary
Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and winner of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, died at his home in Plains, Georgia, on Sunday, 29 December 2024, aged 100. The Carter Center said he was the longest-lived president in US history. Carter founded the Carter Center in 1982 with former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, in partnership with Emory University, to advance peace and health worldwide. In India, a Haryana village near Gurgaon was renamed Carterpuri after Carter and Rosalynn visited it on 3 January 1978, and the villagers have since marked 3 January as a holiday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled his passing, recalling his contributions to India-US ties.
Key facts
- Died
- 29 December 2024 (Sunday), at home in Plains, Georgia, aged 100
- Office
- 39th President of the United States; longest-lived US president
- Nobel Peace Prize
- 2002
- Carter Center
- Founded 1982 with Rosalynn Carter, in partnership with Emory University
- India link
- Haryana village renamed Carterpuri after his visit on 3 January 1978; 3 January observed as a holiday there
- PM's condolence
- PM Modi recalled his contributions to India-US ties (30 December 2024)
Practice MCQs 4 questions
Which village in Haryana was renamed after former US President Jimmy Carter, who died on 29 December 2024, following his visit in 1978?
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Correct answer: C — Carterpuri
The Hindu/Business Standard/Indian Express: the Haryana village near Gurgaon was renamed Carterpuri after Carter's 1978 visit.
In which year was The Carter Center founded by Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter in partnership with Emory University?
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Correct answer: A — 1982
The Carter Center: it was founded in 1982 by Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter in partnership with Emory University; Carter's presidency began in 1977 and ended in 1981, and he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
In which year was Jimmy Carter awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?
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Correct answer: D — 2002
The Carter Center: Jimmy Carter was the winner of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize.
Consider the following statements about Jimmy Carter: 1. He was the 39th President of the United States. 2. He died at his home in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 100. 3. He visited the Haryana village later named after him in 1980. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
The Carter Center/Indian Express/The Hindu: Carter was the 39th US President and died at home in Plains, Georgia, aged 100; he visited the village on 3 January 1978, not in 1980, so statement 3 is wrong.