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Former President Jimmy Carter, who served as the nation’s 39th president, died peacefully at his residence in Plains, Georgia, with family members by his side on December 29, 2024. The Nobel Peace Prize laureate, who held office from 1977 to 1981, achieved the distinction of being America’s longest-living president at 100 years old and enjoyed the longest post-presidential period spanning 43 years.
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“My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love,” Chip Carter, the former president’s son, said in a statement on Sunday.
“My brothers, sister, and I shared him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs,” Chip continued. “The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honoring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs.”
Setting aside partisan differences, Americans united in remembering Carter’s contributions, with President-elect Donald Trump offering a thoughtful tribute to his predecessor’s memory.
“I just heard of the news about the passing of President Jimmy Carter,” Trump said in a Sunday statement. “Those of us who have been fortunate to have served as President understand this is a very exclusive club, and only we can relate to the enormous responsibility of leading the Greatest Nation in History.”
“The challenges Jimmy faced as President came at a pivotal time for our country and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans,” Trump continued. “For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude.”
Carter’s final years were marked by several hospitalizations before he opted for hospice care at home in February 2023. In recognition of his service, President Joe Biden designated January 9 as a national day of mourning.
Trump concluded his memorial statement with words of comfort for the Carter family: “Melania and I are thinking warmly of the Carter Family and their loved ones during this difficult time. We urge everyone to keep them in their hearts and prayers.”
