{"id":105438,"date":"2024-12-30T21:25:47","date_gmt":"2024-12-30T14:25:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/?p=105438"},"modified":"2024-12-30T21:25:47","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T14:25:47","slug":"former-u-s-president-jimmy-carter-dies-at-100-in-front-of-his-family-his-son-speaks-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/former-u-s-president-jimmy-carter-dies-at-100-in-front-of-his-family-his-son-speaks-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Dies At 100 In Front Of His Family &ndash; His Son Speaks Out&hellip;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States, Dies at 100: A Legacy of Peace and Service\n<p>Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and the recipient of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at his home in Plains, Georgia. Surrounded by his family, Carter was 100 years old at the time of his death, making him the longest-lived president in U.S. history.\n</p><p>Carter is survived by his four children\u2014Jack, Chip, Jeff, and Amy\u2014as well as 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosalynn, who passed away earlier, and one grandchild. His passing marks the end of a remarkable life dedicated to the causes of peace, human rights, and service to humanity.\n</p><p><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-105441 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/justmetalking.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/6e968ef492ae41910a158b60a5d2ea6c0b78b66bf8d42527b78422331720ad5f.webp%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1200\"' height='\"800\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/6e968ef492ae41910a158b60a5d2ea6c0b78b66bf8d42527b78422331720ad5f.webp' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>In a heartfelt tribute, Carter\u2019s son Chip shared a touching reflection on his father&rsquo;s profound influence. \u201cMy father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love. My brothers, sister, and I shared him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs. The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honoring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs.\u201d\n</p><p>Public observances to honor President Carter\u2019s life and legacy will be held in Atlanta and Washington, D.C. Following these events, a private interment will take place in Plains, Georgia. Details of the state funeral, including motorcade routes and events, will be released by the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region.\n</p><p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-105442 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/justmetalking.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/6ea43691fa87dba12f69c2a008b149ab.webp%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"577\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/6ea43691fa87dba12f69c2a008b149ab.webp' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Carter\u2019s legacy of compassion, unity, and service will continue to inspire generations around the world, as his contributions to peace, diplomacy, and humanitarian work were unprecedented. From his work in the Middle East to his lifelong commitment to fighting disease and poverty, Carter&rsquo;s influence remains a guiding light in global efforts to promote peace and human dignity.\n</p><p><strong>The Story Behind His Legacy: A Life Dedicated to Peace<br>\nJimmy Carter was more than just a president; he was a global champion for peace, human rights, and social justice. His time in office, from 1977 to 1981, was marked by several significant achievements, including the Camp David Accords, which brokered peace between Israel and Egypt\u2014a feat that earned him the Nobel Peace Prize decades later. However, it was not just his time in the White House that shaped his legacy.\n<p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-105443 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/justmetalking.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/Screen-Shot-2024-12-30-at-21.21.52.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"484\"' height='\"495\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screen-Shot-2024-12-30-at-21.21.52.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>After leaving office, Carter&rsquo;s dedication to humanitarian work grew even stronger. His tireless efforts with the Carter Center, an organization he founded in 1982, focused on advancing human rights, promoting global health, and ensuring democratic elections. From eradicating diseases like Guinea worm disease to mediating peace talks in war-torn regions, Carter&rsquo;s influence on the world stage was unparalleled.\n</p><p>His humility and compassion were reflected in every aspect of his life. Unlike many political figures, Carter lived simply, regularly visiting rural villages, personally contributing to Habitat for Humanity projects, and teaching Sunday school at his local church in Plains. In a world where fame and wealth often overshadow service, Carter remained grounded, always prioritizing the needs of others.\n</p><h3>Living a Life of Service\n</h3><p>As we reflect on Jimmy Carter\u2019s life and legacy, one key lesson emerges: true greatness comes from service to others. Whether as a president or as a private citizen, Carter\u2019s life exemplified the values of humility, kindness, and a deep commitment to making the world a better place.\n</p><blockquote class='\"instagram-media\"' data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink='\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C8W4wJdN-Y0\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\"' data-instgrm-version='\"14\"' style='\"' background: border:0 border-radius:3px box-shadow:0 rgba margin: max-width:658px min-width:326px padding:0 width:99.375 width:-webkit-calc width:calc>\n<div style='\"padding:16px;\"'> <a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.instagram.com%5C/p%5C/C8W4wJdN-Y0%5C/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading%5C%22" style='\"' background: line-height:0 padding:0 text-align:center text-decoration:none width:100 target='\"_blank\"'> \n<div style='\"' display: flex flex-direction: row align-items: center>\n<div style='\"background-color:' border-radius: flex-grow: height: margin-right: width:>\n<div style='\"display:' flex flex-direction: column flex-grow: justify-content: center>\n<div style='\"' background-color: border-radius: flex-grow: height: margin-bottom: width:>\n<div style='\"' background-color: border-radius: flex-grow: height: width:>\n\n\n<div style='\"padding:'>\n<div style='\"display:block;' height:50px margin:0 auto width:50px><svg width='\"50px\"' height='\"50px\"' viewbox='\"0' version='\"1.1\"' xmlns='\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"' xmlns:xlink='\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"'><g stroke='\"none\"' stroke-width='\"1\"' fill='\"none\"' fill-rule='\"evenodd\"'><g transform='\"translate(-511.000000,' fill='\"#000000\"'><g><path d='\"M556.869,30.41' c554.814 c553.148 c558.924 c560.59 m541 c535.114 c530.342 c546.887 c551.658 c532.1 c524.886 c549.9 c557.115 m565.378 c565.244 c563.803 c561.058 c557.607 c549.944 c533.003 c525.979 c521.94 c518.846 c517.244 c516.479 c516.448 c516.755 c518.197 c520.942 c524.393 c532.057 c548.997 c556.021 c560.06 c563.154 c564.756 c565.522 c565.552 m570.82 c570.674 c568.659 c564.297 c558.743 c550.169 c532.853 c525.438 c519.376 c514.368 c511.834 c511.035 c511 c511.326 c513.342 c517.703 c523.257 c531.831 c549.148 c556.562 c562.623 c567.633 c570.167 c570.966 c571>\n<div style='\"padding-top:'>\n<div style='\"' color: font-family:arial font-size:14px font-style:normal font-weight:550 line-height:18px>View this post on Instagram\n\n<div style='\"padding:'>\n<div style='\"display:' flex flex-direction: row margin-bottom: align-items: center>\n<div>\n<div style='\"background-color:' border-radius: height: width: transform: translatex translatey>\n<div style='\"background-color:' height: transform: rotate translatex translatey width: flex-grow: margin-right: margin-left:>\n<div style='\"background-color:' border-radius: height: width: transform: translatex translatey>\n\n<div style='\"margin-left:'>\n<div style='\"' background-color: border-radius: flex-grow: height: width:>\n<div style='\"' width: height: border-top: solid transparent border-left: border-bottom: transform: translatex translatey rotate>\n\n<div style='\"margin-left:' auto>\n<div style='\"' width: border-top: solid border-right: transparent transform: translatey>\n<div style='\"' background-color: flex-grow: height: width: transform: translatey>\n<div style='\"' width: height: border-top: solid border-left: transparent transform: translatey translatex>\n\n\n<div style='\"display:' flex flex-direction: column flex-grow: justify-content: center margin-bottom:>\n<div style='\"' background-color: border-radius: flex-grow: height: margin-bottom: width:>\n<div style='\"' background-color: border-radius: flex-grow: height: width:>\n\n<p>\n</p><p style='\"' color: font-family:arial font-size:14px line-height:17px margin-bottom:0 margin-top:8px overflow:hidden padding:8px text-align:center text-overflow:ellipsis white-space:nowrap><a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.instagram.com%5C/p%5C/C8W4wJdN-Y0%5C/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading%5C%22" style='\"' color: font-family:arial font-size:14px font-style:normal font-weight:normal line-height:17px text-decoration:none target='\"_blank\"'>A post shared by The Carter Center (@thecartercenter)\n\n\n<p><script async src="%5C%22%5C/%5C/platform.instagram.com%5C/en_US%5C/embeds.js%5C%22"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In a society often fixated on individual success, Carter showed us that the most meaningful achievements are those that uplift others. His legacy reminds us that we all have a role to play in shaping a world rooted in peace, justice, and compassion. The way he brought people together\u2014from his diplomatic work to his community efforts\u2014teaches us that unity is powerful, and that we must never underestimate the impact of one person dedicated to a cause greater than themselves.<\/p>\n<p>Carter\u2019s passing marks the end of an era, but his work, principles, and vision will continue to inspire generations to come. As his family stated so poignantly, \u201cThe world is our family because of the way he brought people together.\u201d In honoring his memory, we are called to continue living out his shared beliefs and carrying forward his vision of a better world for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States, Dies at 100: A Legacy of Peace and Service Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and the recipient of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at his home in Plains, Georgia. 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