On Sunday late evening Polish time The 39th president of the United States has died Jimmy Carter. The Democrat served one term in office from 1977 to 1981, when he lost his re-election bid to Ronald Reagan.
The death of the American leader was confirmed by his son. – My father was a hero, not only to me, but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights and selfless love Chip Carter said.
Jimmy Carter is dead. Joe Biden and Donald Trump express their condolences
Comments and condolences poured in from all over the world, but especially from politicians overseas regardless of views. The retiring host White House Joe Biden stated that “today America and the world have lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanist.”
President of the USA on behalf of myself and the first lady Jill Biden said they had the honor of calling Jimmy Carter “a dear friend” for more than six decades. “But what's extraordinary about him is that millions of people in America and around the world who have never met him also considered him a dear friend” – he emphasized.
Donald Trump he said in turn that “Jimmy's challenges as president have come at a crucial moment for our country (USA – ed.) and did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans. For that we are all grateful to him.”.
“Melania and I are thinking fondly of the Carter family and their loved ones at this difficult time. We urge everyone to kept them in their hearts and prayers” – added the president-elect.
The death of Jimmy Carter. Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama about their predecessor
Other Democratic hosts of the White House, Bill Clintonwrote in a statement posted on social media that Jimmy Carter has been active throughout his political career not only for the sake of it United Statesbut also the whole worldincluding, among others, the return of the Panama Canal Panama and assured peace between Egypt a Israel thanks to the Camp David agreements.
“After his presidency, through the Carter Center, he supported fair elections, promoting peace, combating disease and promoting democracy,” said Bill Clinton and his wife, former US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. They added that Jimmy Carter “worked tirelessly for… a better, fairer world”.
Former president George W. Bush instead, he declared that it was the legacy of his predecessor “will inspire Americans for generations”.
In the Republican's assessment, Jimmy Carter's work after the end of his presidency – including building affordable housing and taking care of public health and global democracy through his Carter Center Foundation – “set an example of service that will inspired Americans for generations” – George W. Bush emphasized.
Jimmy Carter “taught us all what that means live with grace, dignity, justice and service” – he announced Barack Obama. Donald Trump's immediate predecessor emphasized on behalf of himself and hers Michelle's wifethat their thoughts and prayers are with the Carter family and all who “they loved and learned from this extraordinary man”.
Jimmy Carter's funeral service. The former president had a big family
He also published his memoirs on the X platform French President Emmanuel Macron. “Throughout his life, Jimmy Carter was a stalwart advocate rights of the weakest and fought tirelessly for peace. France sends heartfelt thoughts to his family and the American people,” emphasized the host of the Elysée Palace Paris.
Jimmy Carter's family said in a statement that a public funeral service for the former president would be held in Atlanta and Washingtonfollowed by a private burial w Plains in the state of Georgia, where the head of state died. Exact dates and routes of the funeral procession will be forwarded later.
Jimmy Carter was the oldest former president of the United States in history. He had one daughter Amy and three sons – Jack, Chip, Jeff – and 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosalynn, and one grandson.
Source: AFP, Reuters, Carter Center