Jimmy Carter death updates: World leaders pay tribute to 39th President

WATCH: Jimmy Carter speak of what he was most proud of

In a resurfaced video from 2015, Jimmy Carter said when asked what his proudest moment was, “The best thing I ever did was marrying Rosalynn.”

See what Trump said about Carter’s death

Former President Donald Trump shared his thoughts on Jimmy Carter’s death at 100, acknowledging their philosophical and political differences but offering respect for Carter’s dedication to America.

Trump wrote on Truth Social yesterday, “He truly loved and respected our Country, and all it stands for. He worked hard to make America a better place, and for that I give him my highest respect.”

Trump also praised Carter for his significant post-presidential contributions, offering condolences to Carter’s family, and called him a “truly good man” who will be greatly missed.

OPINION: Jimmy Carter’s judicial legacy reveals how he reshaped America

Like most presidencies, Jimmy Carter‘s will face history’s judgment in determining whether its fiascos—rampant inflation, gas shortages, the failed U.S. military efforts to rescue Americans held in Iran by Islamic radicals—resulted from sheer misfortune or Carter’s miscalculations. One fact about the 39th presidency, however, falls unquestionably into the unlucky category. Carter will go down in history as one of only four presidents (including William Henry Harrison, Zachary Taylor, Andrew Johnson) who did not have an opportunity to appoint a member of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Yet, indirectly, he is responsible for one of the high tribunal’s most consequential members: Ruth Bader Ginsburg. In addition, his approach to populating the lower federal courts with diverse judges reshaped the country’s bench.

Carter’s upbringing in rural southern Georgia impressed upon him life-long lessons about race and gender. His mother’s independence as a nurse who ignored many of the Jim Crow South’s racial segregation customs, and his exposure to Black playmates, clerics and, neighboring sharecroppers, formed his eventual embrace of equal opportunity for all Americans. Carter’s career in the nuclear Navy coincided with President Harry Truman’s abolition of racial segregation in the American military. By the early 1970s, he had fully embraced the modern civil rights agenda.

Standing for office in the Peach State, rife with traditional white segregationist politicians, Carter ultimately represented the more progressive New South. As his political career expanded, Carter’s wife, Rosalynn, embraced an equal role with him in running their peanut farming business.

Read the full op-ed by Professor of Presidential Studies at UVA’s Miller Center Barbara A. Perry on Newsweek.

Jimmy Carter’s funeral to take place on Jan. 9

Former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral will take place on Jan. 9 at Washington National Cathedral, with President Biden delivering the eulogy.

According to The New York Times, Carter’s funeral will follow an eight-day series of remembrances, including lying in repose at the Carter Center in Atlanta and lying in state at the Capitol.

Carter’s final journey will include a military flight to Georgia, where he will be interred next to his late wife, Rosalynn, in Plains, Georgia.

Jimmy Carter leaves behind four children

Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. President, left behind a family deeply shaped by his values of peace, human rights, and selflessness. His children have continued to carry his legacy forward, each in their own way.

John William “Jack” Carter, his eldest, followed his father’s advice to serve in the Navy during the Vietnam War. A businessman and former Senate candidate, Jack remains committed to public service, advocating for veterans’ health care and opposing the Iraq War.

James Earl “Chip” Carter III, the second eldest, has worked in business and political circles, though he keeps a relatively low public profile. His son, James Carter IV, made headlines in 2012 for uncovering a damaging video against Mitt Romney, earning thanks from then-President Barack Obama.

Donnel Jeffrey “Jeff” Carter, the third child, co-founded the computer mapping firm Computer Mapping Consultants and worked with international organizations like the World Bank. Now, Jeff focuses on his family, having three sons of his own.

Amy Lynn Carter, the youngest, had a unique experience as the first child to live in the White House since John F. Kennedy’s era. A passionate activist, Amy participated in protests during the 1980s and 1990s, reflecting her father’s dedication to social justice. She also worked alongside her father on the book The Little Baby Snoogle-Fleejer, showcasing her creative side.

Jimmy Carter quotes that define the 39th president’s legacy

Former President Jimmy Carter has passed away at the age of 100.

The Democrat, who served in the White House from 1977 to 1981, was the longest-living ex-president in United States history. He is survived by his wife Rosalynn Carter, along with their four children; John, James, Donnel and Amy, along with 22 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His death was announced Sunday afternoon.

Carter’s life after the presidency was distinguished by faith, advocacy, and service. The former peanut farmer authored more than 30 books addressing subjects such as conflict resolution, religion, and patriotism. A Nobel Peace Prize laureate, he taught Sunday school at his church in Plains, Georgia, until his health declined.

Read the full story by James Bickerton on Newsweek.