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Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States, dies at 100

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December 29, 2024 5:58 PM
Published 3:20 PM

UPDATE (5:58 PM): More politicians are sharing their reaction to the 39th president's death, with Vice President Kamala Harris issuing a statement saying in part:

"Jimmy Carter's life is a testament to the power of service as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy, the 76th Governor of Georgia, and the 39th President of the United States. He reminded our nation and the world that there is strength in decency and compassion."

Secretary of State Antony Blinken also issued a statement saying in part: "A man of faith, President Carter once said that 'our greatest blessings come when we are able to improve the lives of others.' By that measure and so many others, President Carter lived a blessed life."

U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued a statement saying in part: "Carter's example has inspired countless people to make a difference in their own communities, and his legacy of compassion, promoting peace, and advocating for the most vulnerable will not be forgotten."

Other political figures are sharing their reactions to Carter's passing:

UPDATE (4:54 PM): President Joe Biden is addressing the nation to share his remarks on Jimmy Carter's passing.

To watch the livestream of the address, see attached video.

UPDATE (4:38 PM): Following the news of Jimmy Carter's death, politicians across the country shared their reaction.

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden issued a joint statement saying in part:

"With his compassion and moral clarity, he worked to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil rights and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless, and always advocate for the least among us. He saved, lifted, and changed the lives of people all across the globe."

President-Elect Donald Truump issued a statement on his Truth Social account saying in part, "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."

Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama issued a joint statement saying, "President Carter taught all of us what it means to live a life of grace, dignity, justice, and service. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to the Carter family, and everyone who loved and learned from this remarkable man."

Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) also issued a statement on his X account saying in part, "Always humble, President Carter showed us that public service isn't limited to elected office."

Senator-Elect Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) reacted to the news saying, "A life dedicated to peace, justice, and compassion. Rest in peace, President Jimmy Carter. Sydney and I send our heartfelt condolences to the Carter family."

Former President Bill Clinton and former First Lady Hillary Clinton issued a joint statement saying in part:

"From his committment to civil rights as a state senator and governor of Georgia; to his efforts as President to protect our natural resources in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, make energy conservation a national priority, return the Panama Canal to Panama, and secure peace between Egypt and Israel at Camp David; to his post-Presidential efforts at the Carter Center supporting honest elections, advancing peace and combating disease, and promoting democracy; to his and Rosalynn's devotion and hard work at Habitat for Humanity...he worked tirelessly for a better, fairer world."

Other politicial figures shared their reaction to the news:

(CNN, KYMA/KECY) - Former President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100, according to a statement from the Carter Center.

While no cause of death was given, the 39th president had been ill for a while. He entered hospice care in his home nearly two years ago after a series of short hospital stays.

Carter had previously battled brain cancer and had melanoma.

Despite all of his health battles, Carter turned 100-years-old two months ago and was the longest living American president.

Carter served one term in the White House in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

The Carter Center released a statement on social media Sunday, reflecting on Carter's life as a businessman, Navy officer, evangelist, politician, negotiator, author, woodworker, and citizen of the world.

The statement went on to say, "The 39th president leveraged his ambition with a keen intellect, deep religious faith, and prodigious work ethic."

He conducted diplomatic missions into his eighties and built houses for the poor well into his 90s.

One of his signature accomplishments while in office was helping to broker a Middle East peace deal between Egypt and Israel.

Carter won a Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his decades of work to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts.

Carter's wife Rosalynn died last year at the age of 96. They were married for 77 years.

The White House was told about Carter's death and plans are underway for a state funeral.

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