The White House lowered its flags to half-staff following the death of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, a gesture of national mourning to honor his remarkable legacy. The announcement came via Alhurra News, with tributes pouring in from across the globe for the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and humanitarian.
President Joe Biden paid homage to Carter, describing him as a man of principle, faith, and humility. “The United States and the world have lost an extraordinary leader, statesman, and humanitarian,” Biden said in a heartfelt statement.
Jimmy Carter, who served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981, passed away at the age of 100 at his home in Plains, Georgia. For nearly two years, Carter had been receiving hospice care, according to reports from the Carter Center and major outlets like The Washington Post and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. His son confirmed that Carter died peacefully on Sunday afternoon.
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