Jimmy Carter, Former US President, Dead At 100
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00:00Former President Jimmy Carter has passed away.
00:03The 39th President of the United States
00:05died on Sunday afternoon at his home in Plains, Georgia.
00:09He was 100 years old.
00:11Carter had been receiving hospice care since February 2023
00:15at his Georgia home, where he lived with his wife
00:18of nearly eight decades, Rosalyn Carter.
00:21Rosalyn passed away 13 months prior to his passing
00:24in November 2023 at the age of 96.
00:28The former president made his final public appearance
00:31to mourn his wife's death at her funeral.
00:34Carter is survived by his four children
00:36with the former first lady, Jack, Chip, Jeff, and Amy.
00:40Carter, who served as president of the United States
00:43from 1977 to 1981, was the first U.S. president
00:47to reach their 100th birthday.
00:49At the time of his birthday back in October,
00:51President Joe Biden celebrated the milestone
00:53with a birthday greeting shared with CBS News.
00:57Mr. President, on behalf of the entire Biden family
01:00and the American people, happy 100th birthday.
01:03Mr. President, you've always been a moral force
01:05for our nation and the world.
01:07I recognize that as a young senator.
01:09That's why I supported you so early.
01:11You're a voice of courage, conviction, and compassion.
01:14Most of all, a beloved friend to Jill and me and our family.
01:18We know this is the first birthday without Rosalyn.
01:21It's bittersweet, but we also know she's always with you.
01:23She's in your heart. She'll never go away.
01:26She may be gone, but she's always going to be with you.
01:29She's always there, and I know you know that.
01:32Your hopeful vision of our country,
01:35your commitment to a better world,
01:37and your unwavering belief in the power of human goodness
01:40continues to be a guiding light for all of us.
01:44I know you're one of the most influential statesmen
01:46in our history.
01:48Even after you left office, the moral clarity you showed
01:51throughout your career showed through again
01:54your commitment through the Carter Center
01:56and the Habitat for Humanity.
01:58You're solving conflicts, advancing democracy,
02:00preventing disease, and so much more.
02:03It's transforming the lives of people
02:05not only at home but around the world.
02:07Put simply, Mr. President, I admire you so darn much.
02:11Jill and I send to you and your incredible family our love.
02:16May God continue to bless you, Mr. President.
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