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President Jimmy Carter (James Earl Carter, Jr.) passed away today at the age of 100. We join the nation in remembrance of the determination, commitment, and leadership he brought to his role as 39th President of the United States.
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Jimmy Carter National Historical Park mourns the passing of James Earl Carter, Jr., 39th President of the United States and devoted supporter of the park that bears his name. His death follows the passing of his beloved wife of 77 years, Rosalynn Carter, in November 2023.
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Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. president, has died at 100. A look at his legacy of politics, advocacy and philanthropy.
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JUST IN: President Biden has designated January 9th a National Day of Mourning for Jimmy Carter.
Earlier this evening , Biden delivered remarks on the passing of former President Carter. WATCH:
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Honoring the Life and Legacy of President Jimmy Carter
Today, we honor the extraordinary life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter, a global champion for peace, justice, and equality.
President Carter was unapologetic in his faith and in how he conducted himself as an elected official. He led with integrity, compassion, and a deep commitment to serving humanity. During his administration, he took pride in not having to “…launch a missile, fire a bullet, or drop a bomb on anybody…”—a testament to his dedication to peace.
His friendship with the King family was deeply meaningful. In 1977, he awarded my father the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and in 1980, he signed legislation establishing the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site—now the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
President Carter’s work to promote racial equality and economic justice paved the way for countless opportunities, including appointing 37 African American judges and enhancing access to federal contracts for Black businesses. His belief in justice and human dignity echoes my parents’ vision for a beloved community.
If we had 10 more Jimmy Carters, maybe our world would be a different place today.
I am profoundly grateful for his partnership with my mother, Coretta Scott King, and his support of her leadership in human rights.
On behalf of The King Center and the King family, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the Carter family. May you find comfort in knowing that his life and legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.
Rest in peace, President Carter. Your light and legacy will continue to guide us toward justice, peace, and equality for all.
—Dr. Bernice A. King
#JimmyCarter #LegacyOfPeace
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Watch this touching tribute to President Carter’s life of love and service: bit.ly/4fyPjOB
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We join the nation in mourning the passing of Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of The United States.
A Georgia native, President Carter was an ardent supporter of the Atlanta Braves. As Governor of Georgia, he was in attendance when Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s home run record at Atlanta’s Fulton County Stadium on April 8, 1974.
Over the years, President and Mrs. Carter would often be seen cheering on the Braves in many Postseason contests.
We extend our deepest condolences to the Carter family.
ALT Jimmy Carter, 1924-2024 Pictured: A black and white photo of Jimmy Carter wearing an Atlanta Braves hat.
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As we remember President Carter's extraordinary life, we also honor the countless lives he touched through his vision and generosity.
My thoughts are with the Carter family and all those mourning this incredible man.
May his memory be a blessing and an enduring reminder of what it means to truly serve.
ALT An image shows President Jimmy Carter.
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Jimmy Carter‘s presidency is extraordinarily underrated. But this is a good time to tell my favorite personal story. I was an advisor to the Carter Baker commission on election reform. At one of the meetings, President Carter asked if I would have lunch with him. 1/
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Former President Carter (2015): “The best thing I ever did was marrying Rosalynn. That’s the pinnacle of my life."
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President Jimmy Carter was a Humanitarian, a patriot, an advocate. He and Muhammad Ali shared a long friendship, & we share in the country’s mourning the loss of this giant figure.
“Our common humanity is stronger than the divisiveness of our fears & prejudices.”- Jimmy Carter
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President Jimmy Carter’s legacy lives on among the stars.
In 1977, the then-president penned this three-paragraph letter that was included with my Golden Records, a message cast into the cosmos.
ALT An archival photo from 1977 shows three men dressed in suits. The man at the left is Voyager project scientist Ed Stone. He is dark-haired and smiling as he shakes the hand of the man in the middle, President Jimmy Carter. Carter faces away from the camera. At right, a third man in a pinstripe suit and glasses smiles toward the men shaking hands.
ALT This image is of President Jimmy Carter's letter that was included on the Voyager spacecraft's Golden Record. Three paragraphs of black typeface are set against a white page. The third paragraph, Carter's message to the cosmos, is indented. Below the paragraphs is Jimmy Carter's signature, labeled President of the United States. The bottom left corner of the page includes a notation that reads: The White House, June 16, 1977
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I join the nation in mourning the loss of President Jimmy Carter. His lifelong dedication to public service, from the U.S. Navy to the White House to Habitat for Humanity to the Carter Center, was the outward manifestation of his kind, committed and honorable soul.
History will look fondly on his many achievements, from the creation of the Department of Education to the Camp David Accords to his prescient focus on climate concerns. He is a President whose accomplishments will be seen for their true significance and lasting value in the years to come.
Through the life that he led and the faith that he lived, Jimmy Carter consistently showed that he was the best of us. Our nation and the world were made better by him. Thank you Mr. President.
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Sign the official Carter family online condolence book and get ceremony updates at JimmyCarterTribute.org.
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From sleeping in a Murphy Bed that pops out of the wall to carrying his own bags, former president Jimmy Carter preferred to live modestly. He died today at age 100.
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Happening Now: President Biden delivers remarks on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1vAxROwwe…
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Today, our nation and our world has lost a leader who embodied dignity and decency, grace and goodness. Paul and I join in mourning the loss of President Jimmy Carter and in giving thanks for his life, which was saintly in its devotion to public service and peace.
At the heart of President Carter’s public service was his fervent commitment to honoring the spark of divinity within every person. He always defended that spark: whether teaching Sunday school in his beloved Maranatha Baptist Church, brokering the landmark Camp David Accords to pave the way to peace or building homes with Habitat for Humanity. As President, his work to restore integrity to the political arena during a difficult chapter in our history was a testament to his firm faith in the sanctity of the public good, which he always placed above his own. After leaving the White House, he carried on his service — leading perhaps the most impactful post-presidency in history.
President Carter’s love for his wife, First Lady Rosalynn Carter, is immortal. Their beautiful bond and partnership in service were a wonder to behold. May it be a comfort to their children, Jack, Chip, Jeff and Amy, and the entire Carter family that so many mourn their loss and are praying for them at this sad time.
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Jimmy Carter.
...it is done.
Thank you Mr President
#JimmyCarter
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"With the stroke of his pen, President Carter created or added to 16 wildlife refuges, 13 national parks, 2 national forests, 2 national monuments, and 26 wild and scenic rivers. .... conservation on an unprecedented, ecosystem-sized scale. -- The National Park Service