Celebrating President Jimmy Carter

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🗓️ 9 January 2025

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Jimmy Carter, the longest-living president of the United States, died in late December at the age of 100. Carter served as the 39th president from 1977 to 1981.

In October, 1A marked Carter's centenary birthday, looking back at his political career and post-presidential work. We heard from many of you wishing him a happy birthday and sharing stories about meeting Jimmy Carter in person.

Carter was also guest on 1A in 2018 to talk about his book, "Faith: A Journey for All." A devout evangelical Christian, he spoke at length about his religious values. He also spoke about the importance of faith to all people, including those who don't identify as religious.

His funeral took place in Washington D.C. President Joe Biden declared this Thursday a national day of mourning. As part of the celebration of President Carter's life, we remember his legacy.

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0:27.8	Jimmy Carter, the longest living president of the United States, died in late December.
0:37.3	He was 100 years old.
0:39.6	Carter served as the 39th president from 1977 to 1981. In October, we marked Carter's centenary
0:47.2	birthday, looking back at his political career and post-presidential work. We heard from many of you
0:52.6	wishing him a happy birthday and sharing stories
0:55.2	about meeting Jimmy Carter in person. Carter was also a guest on 1A in 2018 to talk about his book,
1:01.6	Faith, A Journey for All. A devout evangelical Christian, he spoke at length about his religious values.
1:08.2	He also spoke about the importance of faith to all people, including those
1:11.9	who don't identify as religious. His funeral took place in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, President
1:17.7	Joe Biden also declared a national day of mourning. After the break, we take a closer look at Carter's
1:23.1	legacy and discuss the values that drove Carter and his work during the many decades he spent in the public eye.
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