12/31/2024
Washington, Dec. 31: Jimmy Carter, who served as the 39th President of the US, passed away Sunday in his home in Plains, Georgia, The Carter Center announced. He was 100.
US President Joe Bident in a statement said, “To all of the young people in this nation and for anyone in search of what it means to live a life of purpose and meaning – the good life, study Jimmy Carter, a man of principle, faith, and humility. He showed that we are a great nation because we are a good people, decent and honorable, courageous and compassionate, humble and strong.”
The White House said in a statement US President Joe Biden directed that January 9 will be a national day of mourning throughout the United States for Carter.
According to The Carter Center, public observances will be held in Atlanta and Washington, DC, followed by a private interment in Plains, Georgia. “The final arrangements for President Carter’s state funeral, including all public events and motorcade routes, are still pending. The schedule will be released by the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region”.
Carter, who served as the president from 1977 to 1981, lived longer than any president in the history of the US.-Agencies
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