Jimmy Carter, Longest-Living U.S. President and Nobel Peace Prize-Winning Humanitarian, Dies at 100

On December 29, 2024, Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, passed away at the age of 100 at his home in Plains, Georgia.

Honoring His Memory

• Flags at Half-Staff: In honor of Carter's death, U.S. flags will fly at half-staff at federal buildings for 30 days.
• Presidential Inauguration: Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025, coincides with the half-staff period due to Carter's passing.

Legacy and Tributes

• Donald Trump's Statement: Trump acknowledged Carter's efforts to improve the lives of Americans, expressing gratitude and condolences to the Carter family.

Final Days and Arrangements

• Hospice Care: Carter had been in hospice care since February 2023. He attended his late wife Rosalynn's tribute service just before his passing.
• Burial Plans: He will be buried alongside Rosalynn at their Georgia home, which will become a museum managed by the National Park Service.
• Final Vote: Carter managed to cast a vote in the 2024 presidential election, fulfilling one of his last wishes.

Carter's life and contributions have left a significant impact, not only as a president but also as a humanitarian and advocate for peace.