Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States, dies at 100

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States who was known for his enduring commitment to philanthropy and humanitarian work, died on Dec. 29, 2024, just short of two years in at-home hospice care. He was 100 years old.

Funeral for Jimmy Carter: What happens when a president dies?

Former President Jimmy Carter died at the age of 100 on Sunday. Carter served as the 39th President of the United States and was known for his enduring commitment to philanthropy and humanitarian work. 

Former US President Jimmy Carter dies at 100
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A look at the early life of Jimmy Carter, who would come to rise to the United States presidency in the 1970s before living a transformative post-presidency lifestyle he came to be known for. The Carter Center confirmed the 39th president passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 29, 2024 in Plains, Georgia.

Jimmy Carter's death sparks tributes, remembrances

Tributes to Carter, the 39th U.S. president, have poured in from around the world. President Joe Biden praised Carter as an extraordinary leader, statesman, and humanitarian, noting his deep connections with people worldwide.

Seattle Space Needle to fly American flag at half-staff to honor Jimmy Carter

On Monday, the American flag will fly at half-staff at the Space Needle to honor former President Jimmy Carter following his death at age 100.

Jimmy Carter's death means flags will likely fly at half staff on Inauguration Day

After the passing of former president Jimmy Carter, flags are expected to be at half staff when Donald Trump is sworn in to his second term on Inauguration Day.

Memorable quotes by former President Jimmy Carter

“Human rights is the soul of our foreign policy. And I say this with assurance because human rights is the soul of our sense of nationhood," former President Jimmy Carter said in 1978.

Jimmy Carter dies at 100: Georgia leaders react to death of former president

Following The Carter Center's announcement that former U.S. President Jimmy Carter passed away on Dec. 29, 2024, Georgia politicians and state leaders rallied support around the Carter family and offered their condolences.

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter's 78-year love story

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter were married for 77 years, the longest-married presidential couple in American history.

Jimmy Carter’s military career was unique among presidents

Jimmy Carter, later known as a peacemaker and humanitarian, is the only president to have graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy.

A look at Jimmy Carter's Grammy Awards

Only two other presidents have won Grammy Awards, including Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.

What you may not know about Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter

As the world mourns the death of former President Jimmy Carter, misconceptions about his life are coming into focus as well.

Jimmy Carter: The first ‘green’ president

Former President Jimmy Carter will be widely remembered as a champion of conservation, but perhaps fewer know just how much he did to preserve his home state of Georgia and beyond.

Bill Clinton discharged from DC hospital after flu treatment

Former President Bill Clinton was discharged from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., after being treated for influenza.

Bill Clinton hospitalized in DC for fever, in 'good spirits,' spokesperson says

Former President Bill Clinton was admitted to Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, D.C., for testing and observation after developing a fever.

Shon Barnes named new Seattle police chief
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On Friday, Mayor Bruce Harrell named Shon Barnes as Seattle's new Chief of Police.

WA Gov. Jay Inslee proposes wealth tax
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Gov. Jay Inslee proposes wealth tax
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Governor Jay Inslee says a wealth tax would affect roughly 3,000 people who live in Washington, and would generate $10.3 billion over four years.

Northeast Seattle businesses complain to mayor about crime
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Businesses in several northeast Seattle neighborhoods have signed on to a letter to Mayor Bruce Harrell pleading for public safety.