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Death of Jimmy Carter

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Milest0ne Sun 29-Dec-24 22:19:28

I got to shake hands with Jimmy Carter, Soon after 9/11 I was flying to USA. He was going from UK to attend the funeral of Martin Luther King's widow. No doubt. due to security the plane he should have been on from Manchester was cancelled and a flight from Gatwick was diverted to collect him and the other passengers booked to fly. The Gatwick passengers were disgruntled but he walked round the plane to talk to all the passengers and shake hands with anyone and have his photo taken. It altered the atmosphere tremendously. My OH and I looked at each other and said "Phew.. we will be safe flying now". There was a lot of nervousness about flying after 9/11. RIP Mr President

Allira Sun 29-Dec-24 22:28:27

He was 100 and his wife Rosalind died only last year. They had been married for 77 years.

Jimmy Carter managed to broker a peace between Israel and Egypt when he was President.

He established the Carter Center to promote and expand human rights and to try to resolve conflicts around the world. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work.

RIP Jimmy Carter

Allira Sun 29-Dec-24 22:31:56

Apologies - Rosalynn

welbeck Sun 29-Dec-24 22:39:23

He was very frail and in a nursing home for 2 years.
But still lead a bible study group there every week.
Not fully appreciated during his presidency
Undaunted he spent the rest of his life working hard all over the world and trying to do good.

nanna8 Sun 29-Dec-24 22:43:41

A good man. Wish there were more like him in positions of power. If only …

BlueBelle Sun 29-Dec-24 22:49:06

He was unappreciated in his time and was a good man
Look what they’ve got today !!!

paddyann54 Sun 29-Dec-24 22:57:54

As others have said,he was a good man an honest man the polar opposite of what the US has voted in now.

Sad he wasn,t appreciated while in office and wonder if people will look back and see him with different eyes

M0nica Sun 29-Dec-24 23:03:10

I think his standing and importance will grow over the next century and he will eventually be seen as one of the USA's greatest Presidents.

J52 Sun 29-Dec-24 23:34:13

Yes a decent human being. What a pity that today’s offering is the polar opposite.

rafichagran Sun 29-Dec-24 23:43:05

A decent man RIP

MayBee70 Sun 29-Dec-24 23:43:51

“President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at 100, is leaving an enduring legacy in one of the causes he spent decades working on and cherished most, according to those who volunteered with him.

Carter and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, had been "been champions and groundbreaking voices for affordable, decent housing for all" since 1984, according to Habitat for Humanity. The Carters donated their time and influence and worked with nearly 103,000 volunteers in 14 countries to build, renovate and repair 4,331 homes, the nonprofit stated.”
What a legacy. What a man. RIP

Grandmabatty Sun 29-Dec-24 23:46:59

He was a decent person who lived a good life. I hope he is reunited with his dear wife in heaven.

Grantanow Mon 30-Dec-24 00:18:45

A good man. RIP.

keepingquiet Mon 30-Dec-24 00:42:27

I agree he was a good president and a great human being. May he rest in peace and all he worked for not be in vain.

grandMattie Mon 30-Dec-24 05:25:32

He was one of the good ones!
Brought up in dire poverty, he pulled himself up by the boot strings. His Nobel Peace price was well deserved.

TerriBull Mon 30-Dec-24 07:22:48

He did appear to be a decent man.Almost from a different world compared to what we have now. What I remember most about his tenure, only President for a short while and The Iranian Revolution kicked off followed by the hostage crisis.

Allsorts Mon 30-Dec-24 07:32:50

A decent man, a politician, rare person who strove to do good in the world.

Esmay Mon 30-Dec-24 09:18:03

By all accounts , Jimmy Carter was a thoroughly decent and honourable man .
RIP .

lixy Mon 30-Dec-24 09:24:02

The only US president who was not allowed to play Monopoly as it is for everyone from 9 to 99 years old!

I remember the relief when the Camp David deal was signed. Definitely one of the good guys

RIP Mr Carter.

valdali Mon 30-Dec-24 20:33:59

It's rare to have someone right at the top who's totally genuine & decent, but Jimmy Carter was just that.
Probably coming after Nixon, voters were looking for just those qualities for once.

Norah Mon 06-Jan-25 16:20:44

Quite interesting, thirty days USA flags flying half - during inauguration (amusing) and their most important holiday for civil rights.

He leaves a legacy of integrity, honesty, decency, and honourable behaviour. Nothing better could be said, in my opinion.

Macadia Fri 10-Jan-25 05:31:04

Jimmy Carter. Bless his soul. The last decent man to represent a people's nation.

Maya1 Fri 10-Jan-25 06:09:29

My late DH served in the honour guard at the White House during Jimmy Carter's presidency. He told me that he was a thoroughly decent man. He always took time to speak them and ask about their families.

His wife and family were the same.

RIP Mr Carter.

Eloethan Tue 21-Jan-25 22:24:05

He was a lovely man and I was sad to hear he had died. He seemed gentle and kind - not traits one often finds in leaders unfortunately.