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Enjoy this tribute to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter set to "American Anthem," sung by Nora Jones, written by Gene Sheer. Used with permission.
For details on the schedule of ceremonies or to sign the family’s official condolence book, please visit
https://www.jimmycartertribute.org/. Transcript:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpmHq0v1gw... 0:04
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all we've been G
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given by those who came
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before the
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dream of a
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Nation where Freedom would
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endure the working prayers of
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centuries have brought us to this
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Former President Jimmy Carter, the 39th leader of the United States, a Navy veteran and the only commander-in-chief to graduate from the United States Naval Academy, died on Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was 100 years old.
Carter, who began hospice care at his home in Georgia in February 2023, is often remembered as the one-term president who led the nation in the wake of the Vietnam War and who oversaw treaties involving the Panama Canal and a diplomatic relationship between Egypt and Israel.
But before Carter’s 1977-81 presidency, Carter served his nation in the sea service.
Born James Earl Carter Jr. in Plains, Georgia, the sailor-turned-president attended Georgia Institute of Technology as a Navy ROTC student before receiving an appointment to the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
https://nrotc.gatech.edu/history-of-the-nr... Inspired by his uncle to join the service, he graduated in June 1946 and commissioned as an ensign, according to Naval History
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=727tCOP_2B... and Heritage Command.
https://www.history.navy.mil/research/hist... Carter received his first assignment with the battleship Wyoming, stationed at Norfolk, Virginia, where he served until the vessel was decommissioned in 1947. He then served on the battleship Mississippi as a training and education officer.
Following a six-month course at the U.S. Navy Submarine School in New London, Connecticut, Carter served aboard the Balao-class submarine Pomfret, based in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and later as an engineering officer with the K-1 submarine.
After a promotion to lieutenant in 1952, Carter began working with the Navy’s nuclear submarine development team. Only a few months later, he successfully helped prevent a nuclear disaster.
When a power surge at Chalk River Laboratories in Ontario, Canada, caused fuel rods to melt in a nuclear reactor, damaging its core, Carter and his team assisted in the response, according to the Navy.
https://www.history.navy.mil/browse-by-top... Each person was allowed up to only 90 seconds at a time for the cleanup work due to the extreme radioactivity.
While preparing to work aboard one of the first subs to operate on atomic power, Carter’s father passed away in July 1953 and the young naval officer opted for an honorable discharge to return to Georgia and assist his family’s peanut-growing business.
“It was a very torturous decision for me to make,” Carter previously told CNBC.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUxKXJ9YGI... “We were fairly well instructed then on what nuclear power was, but for about six months after that I had radioactivity in my urine,” Carter previously told CNN.
Carter remained in the Naval Reserve until 1961, transferring to the retired reserve at the rank of lieutenant before beginning a career in politics.
Five other presidents also served in the Navy, including Carter’s four presidential predecessors as well as George H. W. Bush, according to the Navy’s heritage command.
The third Seawolf-class nuclear-powered submarine is named after the former president. Last year, a building at the Naval Academy was renamed after Carter following a congressionally-mandated decision to redesignate military assets across all branches with ties to the Confederacy.
Carter’s grandson indicated in May that his grandfather was “coming to the end” during an event with The Carter Center, the nonprofit the former president — and eventual Nobel Peace Prize recipient — founded after he left office to advance human rights internationally.
Carter’s wife Rosalynn died in November 2023.
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President Joseph Biden delivers Statement on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter.
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President Jimmy Carter lived a life devoted to public service, compassion, perseverance, human rights, and serving our great country.
President Carter leaves an enduring legacy of international peace and diplomacy. He was ardently committed to preventing and resolving state conflict, promoting freedom and democracy, and fostering the health of millions of people around the world.
He was a man of faith, a proud son of Georgia, and a patriotic American who loved his country. He believed in better days ahead, togetherness, and the promise of America.
It is with great sadness the nation mourns his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
~ Congressman James Clyburn
https://x.com/RepJamesClyburn/status/18734... ********
Today, we extend our heartfelt prayers to the family and loved ones of former President Jimmy Carter.
President Carter was a loving father and husband, naval officer, Nobel Prize recipient, advocate and humanitarian who lived a life of service to others.
May he rest in peace.
~ The Black Caucus
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Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Former President Jimmy Carter
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today regarding the passing of Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States:
“Today, America lost a bold visionary, transformational leader, and dedicated public servant: former President Jimmy Carter. From the halls of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis to the dirt roads of his family peanut farm, the floor of the Georgia State Senate to the Oval Office, President Carter always walked with purpose. I join Americans in every corner of the country in mourning his loss.
"Faith, family, and service defined Jimmy Carter's life. After serving for years in the U.S. Navy, he distinguished himself as a Georgia state legislator and later as governor. His optimism and ability to bring people together propelled him to the White House in 1977. Whether building peace abroad with agreements like the Camp David Accords or laying the groundwork for the renewable energy revolution, he was a president of tremendous vision.
"He accomplished much after his time in the White House as well. From promoting global health, democracy, and human rights through the Carter Center to building houses for Habitat for Humanity, his service never wavered. After the contentious 2000 presidential election revealed deficiencies with our electoral system, for example, I was proud to work with the Carter-Ford Commission to devise and enact the Help America Vote Act, which transformed how we conduct our elections today.
"We will remember Jimmy Carter not only as a former president and groundbreaking humanitarian but also as a man of deep faith, humility, and generosity. Crucially, he was a proud husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. My prayers are with his family during this time of loss. His legacy will forever endure in the lives of those touched by his lifelong commitment to service and in the actions of those he inspired to a higher calling."
~ Congressman Steny Hoyer
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Former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at age 100, appears to have left a hard-to-escape reminder of his legacy for Donald Trump to see as the president-elect takes the oath of office next month.
Following Carter’s death, President Joe Biden issued a proclamation that called for the U.S. flag to be displayed at half-staff at the White House, on public buildings and grounds, at military posts as well as naval stations and vessels “for a period of 30 days from the day of his death.”
This is in line with the United States Department of Veteran Affairs, which states that the flag should be displayed for such a period after a former president’s death at “all federal buildings, grounds, and naval vessels” throughout the country and its territories.
The flags are set to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Jan. 28 — more than a week after Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, which happens to fall on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The rare, likely scenario became the talk of social media users who called it Carter’s “one last gift” for Trump, who offered a tribute to the former president in a social media post on Sunday.
Learn more HERE!:
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Tributes Pour In For Former President Jimmy Carter
Local and state leaders are paying tribute to former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100.
Why it matters: Carter's advocacy for democracy and human rights for more than four decades after serving as the 39th president transcends political and philosophical leanings.
Mayor Andre ****ens: "My heart goes out to the entire Carter family here in Atlanta, across Georgia and our nation. I am so proud that President Carter's legacy will continue to endure here in Atlanta through The Carter Center.
Gov. Brian Kemp: "As the only American president thus far to come from Georgia, he showed the world the impact our state and its people have on the country."
U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams (D-Georgia): "Throughout his extraordinary life, President Jimmy Carter was a force for peace, human rights, and a voice for marginalized communities. The once peanut farmer from Plains, Georgia became a Nobel Peace Prize winner, reminding us that everyday people have the power to change the world."
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Lt. Gov. Burt Jones: "President Carter's legacy will live on in the numerous nonprofits, charities and organizations Rosalynn, his family and him started. Jan and I are keeping his loving family in our thoughts and prayers."
Manuel's Tavern owner Brian Maloof: "President Carter was a remarkable national leader who tirelessly championed peace, fairness, and unity. He has always been a source of immense pride for all Georgians. More personally, he was a loyal, loving friend, neighbor, and steadfast supporter of our community."
Habitat for Humanity CEO Jonathan Reckford: "President and Mrs. Carter began volunteering with Habitat for Humanity near their home in southwest Georgia more than 40 years ago, and soon brought worldwide attention to the need for decent and affordable housing.
We are grateful for the incredible impact the Carters have had on Habitat and on the families who have benefited from their shining example. The Carters put Habitat for Humanity on the map, and their legacy lives on in every family we serve around the world."
Read the full article HERE!:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/governm...
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