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    Jimmy Carter

    Jimmy Carter

    Awards & Honours

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    Awards Won

    4

    Honours

    2

    Rankings

    2

    Covers

    3

    Records

    Jimmy Carter's achievements extend far beyond his time in the White House. His post-presidency work earned him the Nobel Peace Prize, a distinction rarely given to former U.S. presidents. He founded two major organizations, the Carter Center and Habitat for Humanity, which continue to impact millions of lives globally. His dedication to eradicating guinea worm disease reduced cases from millions to near zero, a feat unmatched in modern medical history. He received over 100 honorary degrees and was inducted into the National Governors Association Hall of Fame. His legacy is defined by a lifetime of service that transcended political boundaries.

    Jimmy Carter receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    Nobel Peace Prize

    Norwegian Nobel Committee·2002

    Awarded for efforts in finding peaceful solutions to international conflicts.

    Presidential Medal of Freedom

    U.S. Government·1999

    Highest civilian award in the United States.

    Guinness World Record

    Guinness World Records·2024

    Longest-lived U.S. president upon reaching age 100.

    National Governors Association Hall of Fame

    NGA·1992

    Inducted for outstanding service as governor.

    Rankings & Lists

    #1

    TIME Person of the Year

    TIME Magazine·1977
    #10

    Rolling Stone Top Presidents

    Rolling Stone·2018

    Magazine Covers

    TIME

    January 1, 1977

    Man of the Year

    Newsweek

    November 1976

    The New President

    Records & Feats

    Longest-Lived U.S. President

    Historic First·2024

    Reached age 100, surpassing George H.W. Bush.

    First President Born in a Hospital

    Historic First·1924

    Born at the Lillian G. Carter Nursing Center.

    Most Books Written by a Former President

    Career Milestone·2024

    Authored over 30 books during his post-presidency.