Remembering Former President Jimmy Carter
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Jimmy Carter’s Presidential Portrait (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Carter#/media/File:JimmyCarterPortrait2.jpg, , Attribution: Department of Defense. Department of the Navy. Naval Photographic Center
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Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter passed away on December 29, 2024, at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was 100 years old, making him the longest-lived president in American history. Vanity Fair
Funeral Arrangements:
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Lying in State: Carter’s body will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, allowing the public to pay their respects. ABC News
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State Funeral: A state funeral is scheduled for January 9, 2025, at the Washington National Cathedral. President Joe Biden is expected to deliver the eulogy.ABC News
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Burial: Following the state funeral, Carter will be laid to rest in a private ceremony in Plains, Georgia, alongside his wife, Rosalynn Carter, who passed away in November 2023. The Sun
For more details about Former President Jimmy Carter’s life, please refer to wikipedia page by clicking HERE.
Legacy:
Serving as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981, Carter’s tenure was marked by significant achievements in diplomacy, including the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel. After his presidency, he dedicated his life to humanitarian efforts, founding the Carter Center in 1982 to promote human rights and alleviate suffering worldwide. In recognition of his efforts, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. EW.com
Tributes:
Global leaders and former U.S. presidents have expressed their condolences and admiration for Carter’s life and work. President Joe Biden referred to him as an “extraordinary leader, statesman, and humanitarian,” while former President Barack Obama highlighted his lifelong commitment to peace and human rights. New York Post
Jimmy Carter’s century-long life was characterized by his unwavering dedication to public service, peace, and human rights, leaving an indelible mark on the nation and the world.
Carter, the former peanut farmer, Navy veteran, state senator, governor, President and Nobel Peace prize recipient passed at his home on Sunday at the age of 100, in the video published on Dec 30, 2024, by CBS Philadelphia, as “Former President Jimmy Carter remembered as man dedicated to causes of democracy“, below:
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