Fox News Justice Correspondent David Spant looks back on former President Jimmy Carter's life and accomplishments on “Fox News Live.”
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq will participate by closing their markets on Jan. 9, a day of remembrance for the late President Jimmy Carter.
The NYSE announced Monday that the NYSE, NYSE American Equities, NYSE American Options, NYSE Arca Equities, NYSE Arca Options, NYSE Chicago and NYSE National will cease operations on January 9 in honor of the former president. Announced.
Nasdaq separately announced that all Nasdaq U.S. stock and options markets will close that day as well.
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Carter, who served in the White House from 1977 to 1981, died on Sunday. He was 100 years old.
Former President Jimmy Carter before the game between the Atlanta Falcons and Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 30, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Scott Cunningham/Getty Images/Getty Images)
“Jimmy Carter came from humble roots as a farmer and family man and dedicated his life to public service and defending our freedoms,” said Lynn Martin, president of NYSE Group. President Carter left an enduring legacy of humanitarianism.” statement. “The New York Stock Exchange honors President Carter's lifelong contributions to our country by closing the market on Memorial Day.”
People walk outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on July 25, 2022 in New York City. ((Photo by Spencer Pratt/Getty Images)/Getty Images)
“As we mourn President Carter's death, celebrate his life and honor his legacy, we will close our U.S. markets on National Day of Remembrance,” Nasdaq President Tal Cohen said in a statement. “On behalf of Nasdaq, I would like to express our deepest condolences to the Carter family.”
Nasdaq Marketsite seen in New York City on December 12, 2024. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images/Getty Images)
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A national day of remembrance for Carter was announced by President Biden, who also directed public buildings and the military to lower flags to half-staff for 30 days.
“I further designate January 9, 2025, as a day of national mourning for all of America,” Biden said Sunday. “I call on Americans to gather in their places of worship on this day to honor the memory of President James Earl Carter Jr. I invite you to join me in the assembly.'' A solemn ceremony. ”
The New York Stock Exchange announced it would lower its American flag to half-staff “in honor of President Carter throughout the period of mourning.”
“At 9:20 a.m. Eastern time today, we held a moment of silence and hung a message on Nasdaq Tower honoring the former president,'' the Nasdaq exchange said in a statement.
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Mr. Carter's wife, former first lady Rosalynn Carter, passed away last year.
The former president has four children, 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, the Carter Center announced Sunday.
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter speaks to the congregation at Maranatha Baptist Church before teaching Sunday school in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, on April 28, 2019. Since his retirement, Mr. Carter has regularly taught Sunday school at the church. (Paul Hennessy/NurPhoto via Getty Images/Getty Images)
“My father was a hero, not just to me, but to everyone who believed in peace, human rights, and selfless love,” his son Chip said in a statement announcing his death. “My brothers, sisters, and I shared him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs. The world is our family because of the way he brought people together. . And thank you for honoring his memory by keeping these shared beliefs alive.” ”
