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Jimmy Carter died at age 100
James Earl Carter Jr. was born in Plains on Oct. 1, 1924, the son of a grocer and a registered nurse.
Carter, a devout born-again Christian, entered the US Naval Academy in 1943.
Due to World War II, his studies were expedited, leading to his graduation in 1946, the same year he married Rosalynn Smith. Together, they would have four children: Jack, James III, Donnel, and Amy.
Carter took office on January 20, 1977, after defeating Republican Gerald Ford, who struggled in his campaign due to the political fallout from his decision to pardon disgraced President Richard Nixon after the Watergate scandal.
The president-elect honored the now-deceased former president in a post on his Truth Social account Sunday.
“I just heard of the news about the passing of President Jimmy Carter. 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,” Trump wrote.
The president-elect then graciously characterized Carter’s tenure, which followed President Nixon’s Watergate scandal and the fall of South Vietnam under President Gerald Ford, as one that came “at a pivotal time for our country.”
“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. For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude,” Trump wrote.
“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,” he concluded.
Biden said he is ordering a state funeral for Carter in Washington.
died around 3:40 pm on Sunday, December 29
