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Rhiannon12866

(225,879 posts)
Sun Dec 29, 2024, 09:13 PM Dec 29

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Passes Away at 100 - The Carter Center



Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter was a man of high principle, steadfast integrity, and deep religious faith who dedicated his life to public service. As private citizen and public official he pursued the causes of human rights, peace, and care for the least fortunate with passionate determination and boundless energy. - 12/29/2024.

For details on the schedule of ceremonies or to sign the family’s official condolence book, please visit www.JimmyCarterTribute.org
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OldSWODog

(77 posts)
2. I knew this day was coming...
Sun Dec 29, 2024, 09:37 PM
Dec 29

...but no amount of preparation/anticipation makes it any easier...we have lost a good one. Thank you, sir, for an exceptional life of service...fair winds and following seas. OSD

Rhiannon12866

(225,879 posts)
4. I thought of you when I first heard this heartbreaking news, my friend.
Sun Dec 29, 2024, 10:59 PM
Dec 29

I know that there was no avoiding this eventual day, but I was still blindsided and crushed as well. President Carter was both my first and my favorite and always will be.

Rhiannon12866

(225,879 posts)
6. Awwww, same here! I have his autobiography and she was the first First Lady to take in interest in Cabinet meetings
Sun Dec 29, 2024, 11:23 PM
Dec 29

Both his faith and the fact that he felt that he and Rosalynn would be together again is the only part that makes his loss bearable.

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