How long will flags fly at half-staff for Jimmy Carter?
(NEXSTAR) – Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died “peacefully” at his home in Georgia on Sunday, the Carter Center confirmed. He was 100 years old. Carter, America's longest-living president, underwent a series of brief hospitalizations before entering hospice care in February 2023. He “decided to spend the remainder of his time […]
Jimmy Carter expected to lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda as national mourns death
Former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100, is scheduled to lie in state in January in the Capitol Rotunda, Fox News reported. Officials have not yet announced a specific date when Carter's body will be placed in the Rotunda. The New York Times reported that the 39th president is scheduled […]
Biden says Carter is an example of ‘simple decency’
President Biden said former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday, “lived a life measured by his actions, not his words.” In a speech Sunday night in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Biden added that Carter was “not just a man of our time, but of forever.” “And his compassion and moral clarity inspired people, changed lives […]
Political world offers condolences for Jimmy Carter
Political figures expressed their condolences and warm wishes to the family of former President Carter, who passed away on Sunday afternoon. They praised Mr. Carter for his decades of accomplishments and service to the country. Carter, who turned 100 earlier this year, passed away peacefully in Plains, Georgia, according to the Carter Center. President Biden […]
Living US presidents react to death of former President Jimmy Carter
Tributes poured in from all five living presidents Sunday after news broke that former President Jimmy Carter had died at the age of 100 at his home in Plains, Georgia. Carter served as the 39th president of the United States, but he was also a peanut farmer with a vision for a “competent and compassionate” […]
President-elect Trump pays tribute to Jimmy Carter
President-elect Trump said former President Carter, who died Sunday, “did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans.” “I just heard the news that President Jimmy Carter has passed away.'' President Trump said in a Truth social post Sunday afternoon.. “Those of us who have been fortunate enough to serve as president […]
Trump, Biden react to death of former President Jimmy Carter
President-elect Trump and Biden reacted to former President Jimmy Carter's death on Sunday, with Trump saying “we all owe him a debt of gratitude” and Biden paying tribute to a “dear friend” expressed. Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a peanut farmer whose vision of a “competent and benevolent” government propelled him […]
Bidens remember 'dear friend' Jimmy Carter as 'man of great character and courage'
President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden memorialized former President Carter, who died Sunday, as a “dear friend” who “saved, uplifted and changed lives around the world.” “For more than 60 years, we were honored to call Jimmy Carter a dear friend. But the great thing about Jimmy Carter is that there are many people […]
Former President Jimmy Carter Dies at 100; Oldest President in U.S. History
Former President James Earl “Jimmy” Carter Jr. has died at the age of 100. Although he only served one term from 1977 to 1981, losing to Ronald Reagan, he remained active in politics and diplomacy. The 39th president lived longer than any president in U.S. history. His death was announced Sunday by his son, James […]
Jimmy Carter spent nearly 2 years in hospice care before his death at 100
Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, who passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at the age of 100, had been living in hospice care at home since February 2023. Back in May, Carter's son, Jason Carter, said in a speech at the Carter Center in Georgia that his grandfather was “fine.” […]