Tonight on PBS News weekend, former President Jimmy Carter, the nation's 39th president,

a man who redefined what a post-presidency could look like, died today at the age of 100.

We look back at his extraordinary life.

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out what happened as the U. I'm Allie Rogan. John Yang is away. We begin with breaking news tonight as we learn that former President Jimmy Carter has died.

The 100-year-old, known for his humble beginnings and unlikely road to the White House,

served from January 1977 to January 1981.

History shaped Carter's one term in office, including an economic recession,

the Iran hostage crisis, and the Camp David Accords

between Israel and Egypt.

Carter was this country's longest living former president,

and he died today at his home in Plains, Georgia,

surrounded by family.

Special correspondent Judy Woodruff looks back

at his towering life.

In December of 1974, there was a major headline on the editorial page of the Atlanta Constitution that said Jimmy Carter is running for what?

And what?

He was seemingly the longest of long shots when he jumped into the 1976 presidential race,

but Jimmy Carter wound up celebrating on election night.

I pray that I can live up to your confidence and never disappoint you.

It was the pinnacle of a wide-ranging life that began in 1924 in Plains, Georgia.

James Earl Carter was born to Lillian, a nurse, and Earl, a peanut farmer.

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