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Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the farmers of the Golamunda block in Odisha’s Kalahandi district for their remarkable achievements in bringing about a “vegetable revolution” in the area. During his monthly broadcast of ‘Mann ki Baat’ on Sunday, Modi commended the farmers for establishing a farmer producer organization (FPO) and for adopting modern technology that transformed Kalahandi, which was once known for its severe poverty and migration issues. “Once, farmers were forced to leave their homes in search of better opportunities. Today, the Golamunda block in Kalahandi has become a hub for vegetable production. How did this transformation happen?” he asked. ଓଡ଼ିଶାର କଳାହାଣ୍ଡି ଜିଲ୍ଲାର ଗୋଲାମୁଣ୍ଡା ଆଜି ଏକ ‘ପରିବା ହବ୍’ ରେ ପରିଣତ ହୋଇଛି। କୃଷକମାନେ ଆଜି ସେଠାରେ ‘କୃଷକ ଉତ୍ପାଦନ ସଂଗଠନ’ ଦ୍ଵାରା ଯୋଡି ହେବା ସହ ଆଧୁନିକ ଚାଷ ପଦ୍ଧତିରେ ଚାଷକାର୍ଯ୍ୟ କରୁଛନ୍ତି। ଏଥିରେ ୨୦୦ରୁ ଅଧିକ କୃଷକ ଯୋଡି ହୋଇଛନ୍ତି ଯେଉଁଥିରେ କି ୪୫ ଜଣ ମହିଳା ଚାଷୀ ମଧ୍ୟ ସାମିଲ ହୋଇଛନ୍ତି। – ଯଶସ୍ଵୀ... pic.twitter.com/DybCVRcKEk — Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) December 29, 2024 It all began with a small group of just ten farmers who came together to form an FPO called ‘Kisan Utpad Sangh’. By utilizing modern farming techniques, their organization is now conducting business worth crores of rupees. Modi explained that over 200 farmers are now involved in this FPO, which includes 45 women. “Together, these farmers cultivate tomatoes on 200 acres and bitter gourd on 150 acres. The annual turnover of this FPO has now exceeded Rs 1.5 crore,” Modi stated. He added that vegetables from Kalahandi are being distributed not only across various districts in Odisha but also to other states, with local farmers learning new techniques for cultivating potatoes and onions. He emphasized that the success story of Kalahandi illustrates what can be achieved with determination and collective effort. “I urge all of you to promote FPOs in your area and join these organizations to strengthen them,” Modi advised. He remarked, “Remember, significant changes can start from small beginnings. All we need is determination and teamwork.” Krushna Nag, who was once a truck driver, now cultivates vegetables on 15 acres of land and is able to provide for his family without having to leave home for months. “I am truly happy and grateful to the Prime Minister for recognizing our efforts,” Nag expressed. In a post on X, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said, “Golamunda in Kalahandi district of Odisha has today become a ‘Vegetable Hub’. Farmers are now joining hands through Farmer Production Organizations and using modern farming methods. More than 200 farmers have joined this, including 45 women farmers. – Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi #MaanKiBaat”. In a post on X, Odisha’s Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment department secretary Arabinda Padhee said: “Proud to see our Agriculture Production Centre (APC) initiative featured in Hon Prime Minister’s #MannKiBaat today! The FPO in Golamunda, Kalahandi is a shining example of its success. I’ve had the privilege of visiting the village and witnessing the transformative firsthand.” BJP Rajya Sabha MP Sujeet Kumar, who represents Kalahandi district, thanked the Prime Minister for highlighting the vegetable revolution in the area. “Thank you, Hon’ble PM @narendramodi Ji, for highlighting the remarkable story of Kalahandi’s ‘Vegetable Revolution’ in #MannKiBaat,” he posted on X.'You can’t beat him!!' Helmut Marko advises Liam Lawson to throw in the towel against Max Verstappen in 2025Pope Francis kicks off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome's patience VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has opened the great Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica. The ceremony kicks off the 2025 Holy Year. It's a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected to draw some 32 million pilgrims to Rome. And it will test the pope’s stamina and the ability of the Eternal City to welcome them. This begins the Christmas Eve Mass. The ceremony inaugurates the once-every-25-year tradition of a Jubilee. Francis has dedicated the 2025 Jubilee to the theme of hope. Bethlehem marks a second subdued Christmas Eve during the war in Gaza BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Bethlehem is marking another somber Christmas Eve under the shadow of war in Gaza. Manger Square lacked its usual festive lights and crowds of tourists on Tuesday. Instead, the area outside the Nativity Church was quiet. The church was built atop the spot where Jesus is believed to have been born. The war, the violence in the occupied West Bank it has spurred and the lack of festivities has deeply hurt Bethlehem's economy. The town relies heavily on Christmas tourism. The economy in the West Bank was already reeling because of restrictions placed on laborers preventing them from entering Israel during the war. Heavy travel day starts with brief grounding of all American Airlines flights WASHINGTON (AP) — American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical problem just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive and winter weather threatened more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive. Government regulators cleared American flights to get airborne Tuesday about one hour after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a national ground stop, which prevented planes from taking off. American said in an email that the problem was caused by an issue with a vendor technology that maintains its flight operating system. Aviation analytics company Cirium said flights were delayed across American’s major hubs, with only 37% leaving on time. Nineteen flights were cancelled. Middle East latest: Israel expels patients from a hospital in Gaza TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Palestinian Health Ministry says Israeli soldiers raided a hospital in isolated northern Gaza after forcing all the patients and most of the doctors to leave. The Israeli military confirmed its troops had entered the Indonesian Hospital in the town of Jabaliya on Tuesday, as part of an operation searching for Hamas fighters. Winter is hitting the Gaza Strip and many of the nearly 2 million Palestinians displaced by the devastating 15-month war are struggling to protect themselves from the wind, cold and rain. In the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian city of Bethlehem was marking a somber Christmas Eve under the shadow of war in Gaza, with most festivities cancelled and crowds of tourists absent. Caitlin Clark honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year following her impact on women's sports Caitlin Clark has been named the AP Female Athlete of the Year after raising the profile of women’s basketball to unprecedented levels in both college and the WNBA. She led Iowa to the national championship game, was the top pick in the WNBA draft and captured rookie of the year honors in the league. Fans packed sold-out arenas and millions of television viewers followed her journey on and off the court. Clark's exploits also put other women's sports leagues in the spotlight. A group of 74 sports journalists from AP and its members voted on the award. Other athletes who received votes included Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and boxer Imane Khelif. Clark’s only the fourth women’s basketball player to win the award since it was first given in 1931. Major storm pounds California's central coast, blamed for man's death and partially collapsing pier SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — A major storm has pounded California’s central coast bringing flooding and high surf that was blamed for fatally trapping a man beneath debris on a beach and later partially collapsing a pier, tossing three people into the Pacific Ocean. The storm was expected to bring hurricane-force winds and waves up to 60 feet Monday as it gained strength from California to the Pacific Northwest. Some California cities have ordered beachfront homes and hotels to evacuate early Monday afternoon. Forecasters have warned that storm swells would continue to increase throughout the day. Medellin Cartel victims demand truth and justice as cartel boss Fabio Ochoa walks free in Colombia BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — The return of the notorious drug trafficker Fabio Ochoa to Colombia, following his deportation from the United States, has reopened old wounds among the victims of the Medellin cartel, with some expressing their dismay at the decision of Colombian authorities to let the former mafia boss walk free.Some of the cartel victims said on Tuesday that they are hoping the former drug lord will at least cooperate with ongoing efforts by human rights groups to investigate one of the most violent periods of Colombia’s history, and demanded that Colombian prosecutors also take Ochoa in for questioning. Man arraigned on murder charges in NYC subway death fanned flames with a shirt, prosecutors say NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors say a man accused of burning a woman to death inside a New York City subway train used a shirt to fan the flames, causing her to become engulfed. The suspect, identified by police as Sebastian Zapeta, was arraigned in Brooklyn criminal court on Tuesday. He faces murder charges that could put him in prison for life. Federal immigration officials say 33-year-old Zapeta is a Guatemalan citizen who entered the U.S. illegally after being deported in 2018. The apparently random attack occurred Sunday morning on a stationary F train at the Coney Island station in Brooklyn. Amsterdam court sentences 5 men over violence linked to Ajax-Maccabi soccer game THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — An Amsterdam District Court has issued sentences of up to six months in jail against 5 men who were involved in violent disorder after a soccer match between the Dutch club Ajax and Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv in November. The riots caused an international outcry and accusations of deliberate anti-Semitic attacks. The violence following a UEFA Europa League match left 5 people in hospital. More than 60 suspects were detained. 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ASPI Stock News: Shareholder Rights Law Firm Robbins LLP Urges ASP Isotopes Inc. Stockholders with Large Losses to Seek Legal Counsel in Connection with the Class Action LawsuitThe Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has emphasised the importance of tax reforms as part of a broader legislative agenda aimed at economic restoration and national development. In his Christmas message on Wednesday, the senator underscored the need for a collective effort to address Nigeria’s challenges, particularly through innovative legislative measures. Drawing from the teachings of Christ, Senator Bamidele called for reflection and compassion during the season, urging Nigerians to embrace hope and contribute to the nation’s growth. He reiterated the commitment of the 10th National Assembly to enact laws that create an enabling environment for businesses, attract investments, and alleviate the economic burden on citizens. At the core of his message was a defence of the Tax Reform Bills, 2024, which he described as a set of four initiatives tailored to reverse Nigeria’s unfavourable economic indicators. Senator Bamidele noted, “Employees earning below ₦1,000,000 annually (₦83,000 monthly) would be exempt from taxes. Start-ups shared services, and technologically driven businesses would enjoy tax exemptions and essential services and consumables would be excluded from Value Added Tax.” The lawmaker further explained that the reforms also propose a new derivation formula, increasing the VAT distributable to states and ensuring equity in resource allocation. Using data, Senator Bamidele explained that under the new model, states like Kano and Zamfara would see substantial increases in their shares, while high-revenue states like Lagos and Rivers would experience decreases to promote fairness. He said, “We have noted public concerns about these initiatives. We are also looking deeply into the areas of public concern. Related News N'Assembly urged to adopt tax reform bills North not liability to Nigeria, Ndume says Concerns in tax reform bills must not be ignored - Northern leaders “Our duty, as democrats, is not just to listen to our constituents, but also to give effect to policy initiatives that will positively impact their lives.” The Senate Leader added, “For the record, the Tax Reform Bills, when finally enacted, will utterly exempt all employees earning ₦1,000,000 annually or ₦83,000 monthly; exempt start-ups, shared services, and technologically driven services from taxation; and recommend zero VAT on essential services and consumables. “Even though it reviews the derivation formula to 60%, this proposal is guided purely by the principles of equity, fairness, and justice. “The new model will eventually guarantee a significant increase in VAT distributable to every state of the federation.” “As credible data have shown, for instance, the new model recommends 6.17% to Kano compared to 0.89% currently. It recommends 1.21% for Zamfara compared to 0.05%. Currently, Lagos gets 80.26%, but the new model only recommends 15.28%, representing an 81% decrease. “Under the new model, Rivers’ share will also decline from 7.74% to 4.6%, accounting for a 41% decrease. With these figures, the narrative around the new derivation model is utterly incorrect and unfounded,” Senator Bamidele noted. “These reforms are not only about generating revenue but are guided by the principles of equity, fairness, and justice,” the Senate Leader said. He assured constituents that their concerns had been noted and that the National Assembly would ensure the bills reflected the interests of all Nigerians. He said, “Amid the debates about the Tax Reform Bills, as Christ, our Lord has taught us and as the Parliament of the people, we shall never pursue any agenda outside our oath of allegiance or undertake policy initiatives that are adversarial to or conflicting with the interests and welfare of all our constituents and indeed our Fatherland. “With all my heart, I wish you all happy celebrations in this season of deep reflection. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in advance.”Analysis: Protecting QBs from violent late hits like the one that leveled Trevor Lawrence isn't easy
Holiday travelers, football fans hampered by year's first snowfallSupreme Court will take up a challenge related to California's tough vehicle emissions standards WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court says it will take up a business-backed appeal that could make it easier to challenge federal regulations, acting in a dispute related to California’s nation-leading standards for vehicle emissions. The justices agreed Friday to hear an appeal filed by fuel producers who object to a waiver granted to California in 2022 by the Environmental Protection Agency during Joe Biden’s presidency. The waiver allows California to set more stringent emissions limits than the national standard. The case won’t be argued until the spring, when the Trump administration is certain to take a more industry-friendly approach to the issue. 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Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is pushing toward a vote on legislation that would provide full Social Security benefits to millions of people. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer began the process on Thursday for a final vote on the bill, known as the Social Security Fairness Act. It would eliminate policies that currently limit Social Security payouts for roughly 2.8 million people. The legislation has passed the House. The bill would add more strain on the Social Security Trust funds, which are already estimated to be unable to pay out full benefits beginning in 2035. The measure would add an estimated $195 billion to federal deficits over 10 years, according to the Congressional Budget Office. Saudi Arabia banned film for 35 years. The Red Sea festival is just one sign of the industry's rise JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — “My Driver and I” was supposed to be made in 2016, but was scuttled amid Saudi Arabia’s decades-long cinema ban. Eight years later, the landscape for film in the kingdom looks much different. And the star of “My Driver and I” now has an award. Roula Dakheelallah was named the winner of the Chopard Emerging Saudi Talent award at the Red Sea International Film Festival on Thursday. Both the award and the glitzy festival itself are signs of Saudi Arabia’s commitment to shaping a new film industry. The reopening of cinemas in 2018 after 35 years marked a cultural turning point for Saudi Arabia. Trump offers support for dockworkers union by saying ports shouldn't install more automated systems WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is offering his support for the dockworkers union before their contract expires next month at Eastern and Gulf Coast ports. 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'Astro Bot' wins highest award at Oscars of video gamesBREAKING NEWS Jimmy Carter dead at 100: Former US President passes away in his Georgia home World reacts to Jimmy Carter's death: Tributes pour in after former president passes away at 100 By KATELYN CARALLE, SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 16:06 EST, 29 December 2024 | Updated: 16:28 EST, 29 December 2024 e-mail 38 shares 17 View comments Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100, almost two years after announcing he would spend his final days in hospice care . His son Chip Carter, 74, confirmed the former president died in his Georgia home on Sunday around 3:40 p.m. ET. The Democrat former peanut farmer, who served one term in the White House and dedicated the rest of his life to charity, decided against more medical treatment and entered hospice in February 2023 after a string of hospital stays. The Nobel Peace Prize winner lived out his final years in Plains, Georgia . He had beloved wife of 77 years Rosalynn by his side until her passing on November 19, 2023 at the age of 96. One of his final public appearances was in a wheelchair to celebrate his 100th birthday on October 1 at his Georgia home surrounded by family and friends. The Democrat also was also able to cast his vote in the 2024 election . Last year, he attended his wife's funeral alongside former first ladies including Michelle Obama and Melania Trump . Rosalynn was diagnosed with dementia and spent her remaining days with her husband at home with regular trips from beloved family members. Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100 after announcing earlier this year he would live out his final days in hospice care Carter's four years as president were blighted by an oil crisis that forced Americans to line up for gas and the Iran hostage situation that stretched into the final minutes of his administration before Ronald Reagan took over. But the Navy veteran's dedication to philanthropy meant he quickly became one of the most beloved figures in American politics. The Carter Center announced February 18 that the former president had made the decision to decline 'additional medical intervention' and move to his home for end-of-life care following a 'series of short hospital stays.' The statement, however, did not elaborate on what conditions had prompted the recent hospital visits. Carter lived for a year and two months after deciding to decline additional medical help. With Carter's death, there are now only five living presidents – Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, now President-elect Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden. Carter battled a few health issues over the years, but for a man in his 90s was relatively spry, continuing his work building homes with Habitat for Humanity well into his later years. In August 2015, he was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma and had a small cancerous mass removed from his liver. It also spread to his brain. The following year, about six months after the diagnosis, Carter announced that he needed no further treatment, as an experimental drug had eliminated any sign of cancer. Carter decided to receive hospice care and 'spend his remaining time at home with his family' instead of additional medical intervention, the Carter Center said. Carter is pictured in 2018 with wife Rosalynn. The two were married for 77 years before Rosalynn's passing at the age of 96 on November 19, 2023 Carter is pictured in a wheelchair at his wife Rosalynn's funeral services in Plains, Georgia on November 29, 2023 after she passed while receiving hospice care at their home at the age of 96 on November 19 Carter was married to Rosalynn for 77 years before her death on November 19, 2023 at their home in Plains, Georgia. Pictured: Carter attends his wife's tribute service in Atlanta on November 28, 2023 A few years later, in 2019, when Carter was 95, he helped build a home in Nashville for Habitat for Humanity. Only a handful of former presidents have lived past 90 years, including Ronald Reagan, Carter's successor, who lived to be 93 . Carter's grandson Jason tweeted in February that he visited his grandparents, saying they 'are at peace and — as always — their home is full of love.' The Secret Service also sent a moving message to Carter in February, wishing him well after it was announced he was receiving hospice care . 'Rest easy Mr. President,' tweeted the Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi following the announcement of his condition. 'We will be forever by your side.' Carter, a Navy veteran and Nobel Peace Prize winner, became the 39th U.S. president when he defeated Gerald R. Ford in 1976. At the time, the country was still reeling from the Watergate scandal under President Richard Nixon. He served a single term and was defeated by Republican Ronald Reagan in 1980. Jimmy Carter during his 1977-81 presidency, protected by the Secret Service President Joe Biden and first lady Jill visited Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter at their Plains, Georgia, home in May, 2021. While the couple remained neutral during the 2020 Democratic primary, they urged the election of Biden, who was a young senator from Delaware when Carter won the presidency in 1976 Carter continued work building homes with Habitat for Humanity well into his later years. The former president is pictured in 2018 during the first day of the week-long Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project Carter and his wife Rosalynn are pictured in their hometown of Plains, Georgia, in August 2018, with two Secret Service agents following them Carter committed himself to philanthropy post-presidency, living a humble life with his wife, his four children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Despite receding from public view due to health issues in later life, he remained a quiet force in politics at home and, through The Carter Center, in public health and human rights advocacy around the world. The Carters founded the Carter Center in 1982, two years after he lost his re-election bid to Reagan. He remained neutral in the Democrats' 2020 presidential primary, but fielded calls and visits from multiple candidates. He and Rosalynn recorded audio addresses for the Democrats' virtual national convention, urging the election of nominee Joe Biden, who was a young senator from Delaware when Carter won the presidency in 1976. 'Joe Biden was my first and most effective supporter in the Senate,' Carter told the convention in 2020. 'For decades, he's been my loyal and dedicated friend.' Perhaps most notable among Carter's 2020 election maneuvering was the Carter Center's designating the United States as a 'backsliding' democracy. The Center announced after the Democratic convention that it would devote resources to ensuring free and fair U.S. elections. James Earl Carter Jr was born on October 1, 1924 in Plains, Georgia, a town that now has a population of around 573. Jimmy, as he would be called, was raised on his family's peanut farm. He is pictured in 1937 with his pet dog Bozo While on military leave back home in Plains, Carter went on a date with 17-year-old Rosalynn Smith. He had known Rosalynn since she was a child because she was friends with his sister Ruth. The next morning, he told his mother: 'She's the one I'm going to marry.' Above, the couple on their wedding day on July 7, 1946 Jimmy Carter waves in front of the crowd at the Democratic Convention of 1980. He became president in 1976 but did not win re-election for a second term in 1980 Carter lost to Republican Ronald Reagan in the 1980 presidential election. Reagan (left) and first lady Nancy Reagan join Carter (right) and Rosalynn at the Carter Center in October 1986 Siding with Biden over former President Donald Trump wasn't a surprising step for a Democratic former president, but it did involve Carter ignoring one of his own recent observations about the presidency – age. Weeks before his 95th birthday, Carter alluded to the advanced ages of several candidates at the time . 'I hope there's an age limit,' Carter said jovially at his town hall when asked whether he'd run again. Then he turned more serious: 'If I were just 80 years old, if I was 15 years younger, I don't believe I could undertake the duties I experienced when I was president.' The announcement of Carter's condition in February came just one day after a building at the US Naval Academy was renamed in his honor. The building had previously been named after a leader in the Confederate Navy, but was renamed in honor of Carter, who graduated from the academy in 1946. The decision to rename the engineering building in Annapolis was made after a commission mandated by Congress determined several military assets across all branches of the service had to be renamed because of Confederate ties. The building that had been called Maury Hall was built and named in the early 1900s after Matthew Fontaine Maury, a naval officer and scientist who joined the Confederates. The Naval Academy superintendent's house and a nearby road are named after Franklin Buchanan, the academy's first superintendent who left to join the Confederate Navy at the start of the Civil War. The academy is also renaming the house and road, but has yet to announce those changes. Carter did not attend the ceremony, though some of his relatives did. Carter remained neutral in Democrats' 2020 presidential primary, but he fielded calls and visits from multiple candidates including Pete Buttigieg, pictured, in May 2019 President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter dance at a White House Congressional Ball in 1977. The couple celebrated 77 years of marriage in July this year Former first ladies Melania Trump, Michelle Obama, Laura Bush and Hillary Clinton attended Rosalynn's funeral service 'It would be impossible to overstate what this Academy and the Navy has meant to my grandfather, and by extension to my family,' said Josh Carter, Jimmy Carter's grandson, in a news release from the Navy at the time of renaming. Friends and admirers of the former president, who served from 1977-91, sent their best wishes to the beloved elder statesman in remembrance of his life and accomplishments. Carter was born on October 1, 1924, with the rarely-used full name James Earl Carter, Jr. and was raised during the Great Depression. The son of a Georgia peanut farmer, he said that farming, talk of politics, and devotion to the Baptist faith were pillars of his upbringing. Carter graduated from the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, in 1946 and married Rosalynn Smith shortly afterward. The couple had three sons - John William (Jack), James Earl III (Chip), Donnel Jeffrey (Jeff) - and a daughter, Amy Lynn. They also had 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Their grandson Jeremy Davis Carter died of a heart attack at the age of 28 in 2015. Rosalynn passed away Sunday, November 19 at 2:10pm at her home in Plains, Georgia. The former first lady was a passionate champion of mental health, caregiving and women's rights. A statement from the Carter Center on her death noted: 'She died peacefully, with family by her side.' She was honored with a wreath-laying at her namesake medical center in Americus, Georgia, followed by her casket lying in repose at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta. The next day on November 28, 2023, U.S. leaders and politicians gathered with Jimmy Carter for her funeral at Glenn Memorial Church in Atlanta, Georgia. In attendance were President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden and former President and first lady Bill and Hillary Clinton – as well as past first ladies Melania Trump, Michelle Obama and Laura Bush. On November 29, the Carter family held a more personal funeral service for Rosalynn at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia where former President Carter attended in a wheelchair. Jimmy Carter served seven years as a Naval Officer before returning to Georgia, where he entered state politics in 1962. Eight years later, he was elected governor of Georgia. He launched a bid for the White House in 1974 and built momentum over the next two years. While president, he established two new cabinet-level departments: the Department of Energy and the Department of Education. He installed solar panels on the roof of the White House - only for Reagan to take them down. Both during and after his presidency, he became known as an international human rights champion. Carter was at the forefront of brokering the Camp David Accords between Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat in 1978. He also saw the start of the Iran hostage crisis as well as the first efforts toward developing an energy independence policy. His decision in 1980 to authorize a military rescue of the American hostages in Iran contributed to his reelection loss that year. Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 after he created the Carter Center to promote human rights worldwide. He also spent time post-presidency building Habitat for Humanity homes, and writing more than two dozen books. Two years after a cancer diagnosis in 2015, Carter was hospitalized for dehydration while building homes in Canada. He was back at the work site the next day. Carter has also traveled the world for elections and worked with the Carter Center to eradicate diseases. His Center began to work toward the eradication of Guinea worm disease in 1986, when 3.5 million people were afflicted. In 2022, only 54 were diagnosed, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution. And in Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico and Guatemala, the Center established a river blindness eradication program, which helped eliminate the condition. Joe Biden Georgia White House Politics Iran Share or comment on this article: Jimmy Carter dead at 100: Former US President passes away in his Georgia home e-mail 38 shares Add comment