Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States of America died on December 29th, 2024. Born October 1, 1924, on a peanut farm in rural Georgia, Carter lived until he was 100 years old, which is the oldest an American President has ever lived. His funeral included a motorcade driving through his hometown of Plains, Georgia. Carter was also honored in the Capitol, and his funeral was attended by world leaders and former presidents alike. The atmosphere of the funeral was solemn, civil, and honored Jimmy Carter’s legacy. President Biden gave the eulogy, and Steve Ford, son of former president Gerald Ford, read a tribute by his father.
The American public was saddened by his death, shown by some citizens waking up in the early hours of the morning in Washington D.C. to see his motorcade pass by. La Jolla High Sophomore, Carley Van-Skike said, “He was a great man and will continue to be honored through the legacy he built on this nation.”
During his 4 year term, Jimmy Carter was most known for his work in foreign policy. He helped negotiate the Camp David Accords, for which he won a Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. He also expanded the National Parks system in Alaska, created the Department of Education, and worked to improve the Social Security System. He is survived by his 4 children, 11 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.