The latest news and top stories on Jimmy Carter. Known for his extensive public service, he began his career in the U.S. Navy’s submarine programme before serving as Governor of Georgia. As the 39th President of the United States (1977-1981), he championed human rights, brokered the Camp David Accords, negotiated the Panama Canal Treaties, and established diplomatic relations with China, initiating the foundational US-China Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement. Post-presidency, he founded The Carter Center, dedicating himself to global peace, democracy, and health initiatives, notably eradicating Guinea worm disease and contributing to Habitat for Humanity, earning him the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize.