ATLANTA (Diya TV) — Yesterday was a very important day in the life of former President Jimmy Carter. He was born in Plains, Georgia, in 1924 and has become the U.S. president least likely to have been able to live this long out of all previous 43 presidents. During his presidential term from 1977 to 1981, the 39th president faced various challenges and accomplished several very important things in both domestic and foreign policies.

The legacy of Carter is engraved by his work in peace and human rights and therefore received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his humanitarian work subsequent to the end of his term. His activities with Habitat for Humanity in building homes for low-income families and advocacy for affordable housing made him a household name. His causes mobilized him in his life outside the presidency and reflected his belief in serving humanity.

During Carter’s presidency, there were quite several events that happened, one of which was the Camp David Accords that strived to create peace between Israel and Egypt, and how he managed the Iran Hostage Crisis, which became a defining moment of his administration. His commitment towards environmental issues including energy conservation set him apart as a forward-thinking leader​.

Celebrations across the nation marked Carter’s contributions to society. On September 17, the Carter Center hosted “Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Song,” a benefit concert by various artists that reaped over $1.2 million for the organization he founded. Celebrations were also held at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta and elsewhere that spoke of his life and achievements, with many speaking of gratitude for a lifetime of public service.

President Biden and other former presidents recognized the contribution of Carter to the nation and the world at large as tributes streamed in from across the globe. Biden pointed out that he had a unique knack for inspiring compassion and promoting diplomacy​.

Carter’s centennial birthday reminds us of an individual whose influence extends far beyond the limits of the time he lived but who also remains vivid in his service and advocacy in support of values for life. In this regard, as Carter is lavishly hailed with tributes, his story continues to inspire generations of leaders to regard service and humanitarian work as part and parcel of people’s careers.