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Trump says he will attend Jimmy Carter's funeral – New York Post

President-elect Donald Trump revealed Tuesday that he plans on attending the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter. 
Trump, 78, told reporters ahead of a New Year’s Eve party at his Mar-a-Lago estate that he was invited to the 39th president’s state funeral in Washington, DC, which is scheduled to take place on Jan. 9. 
“I do. I’ll be there. We were invited,” Trump said about his plans for the Carter funeral, with his wife Melania standing by his […]
Trump says he will attend Jimmy Carter's funeral – New York Post

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Global Leaders Mourn the Death of Jimmy Carter | Vanity Fair

Leaders around the world are mourning the death of former president Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at his home in Georgia. He was 100 years old—the oldest living US president ever.
Carter, the only president to hail from Georgia and the first president to be inaugurated under a nickname (he was born James Earl Carter Jr.), is remembered as a champion of global peace, a truth-teller from humble beginnings, and a committed public leader before, during, and after his time serving as the 39th […]
Global Leaders Mourn the Death of Jimmy Carter | Vanity Fair

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Read Trump's statements on Jimmy Carter's death – CBS News

Updated on: December 30, 2024 / 11:10 AM EST
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President-elect Donald Trump issued two statements on Sunday night following the death of former President Jimmy Carter, saying “we all owe him a debt of gratitude.” Carter died Sunday at the age of 100. 
Trump first posted this statement on Truth Social: 
“I just heard of the news about the passing of President Jimmy Carter. Those of us who have been fortunate to have served as President understand […]
Read Trump's statements on Jimmy Carter's death – CBS News

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Jimmy Carter's state funeral to be held on Jan. 9 – CBS News

Updated on: December 30, 2024 / 1:30 PM EST
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The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held on Jan. 9 in Washington, D.C, according to a presidential declaration by President Biden.
Mr. Biden also said that day will be a National Day of Mourning for Carter, who died Sunday, Dec. 29, at the age of 100. 
“I call on the American people to assemble on that day in their respective places of worship, there to pay homage to the […]
Jimmy Carter's state funeral to be held on Jan. 9 – CBS News

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Donald Trump briefly mentioned Melania in 'tone deaf' Jimmy Carter tribute – Irish Star

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Furious internet users claimed Donald Trump has made Jimmy Carter's death at 100-years-old "all about himself" – although he did briefly mention wife Melania as well.
Donald Trump took to his social media platform Truth Social to post a series of statements about Jimmy Carter after learning about his passing yesterday.
"I just heard of the news about the passing of President Jimmy Carter. Those of us who […]
Donald Trump briefly mentioned Melania in 'tone deaf' Jimmy Carter tribute – Irish Star

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Jimmy Carter triggered a royal kissing scandal when meeting the Queen Mother

Former president Jimmy Carter, who has just died at 100, was known for committing a major breech in royal protocol when meeting the Queen Mother.
During his May 1977 stay at Buckingham Palace ahead of a NATO visit, which was initiated by Queen Elizabeth II, President Carter greeted the Queen Mother, Elizabeth Bowes Lyon, with a smooch on the lips.
At the time, the Queen Mother, who passed away in March of 2002, was not very amused by President Carter’s choice of salutation.
The Nobel Peace […]
Jimmy Carter triggered a royal kissing scandal when meeting the Queen Mother

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Donald Trump reacts to Jimmy Carter's death with heartfelt statement – New York Post

President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday said the nation owes former President Jimmy Carter “a debt of gratitude.”
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the 39th president, who died Sunday at the age of 100, served the nation during a crucial time.
“Those of us who have been fortunate to have served as President understand this is a very exclusive club, and only we can relate to the enormous responsibility of leading the Greatest Nation in History,” he […]
Donald Trump reacts to Jimmy Carter's death with heartfelt statement – New York Post

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King Charles Sends Condolences to Jimmy Carter's Family – Yahoo News UK

Following news of Jimmy Carter's passing, world leaders have released tributes to the late U.S. president—including King Charles.
"It was with great sadness that I learned of the death of President Carter. He was a committed public servant, and devoted his life to promoting peace and human rights. His dedication and humility served as an inspiration to many, and I remember with great fondness his visit to the United Kingdom in 1977. My thoughts and prayers are with President […]
King Charles Sends Condolences to Jimmy Carter's Family – Yahoo News UK

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What happens when a president dies? – Yahoo

The last time a Democratic president died was in 1973 when Lyndon Baines Johnson passed away at the age of 64, just a few years after leaving office.
Following the death of Jimmy Carter on Sunday at the age of 100, the nation will now see the first funeral for a Democratic president in more than 50 years.
Carter is the longest-living president, who also had the longest post-presidency after leaving office at the age of 56 in 1980.
There are a number of traditions and customs that govern the […]
What happens when a president dies? – Yahoo

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Former US President Jimmy Carter dead at 100 – New York Post

Jimmy Carter, the Georgia peanut farmer who became the 39th president of the United States during a time of gas shortages, Cold War drama and the Iran hostage crisis, died Sunday.
Carter — the longest-living president in US history — passed away in Plains, Ga. — the town where he was born — after spending nearly two years in hospice care.
He survived Rosalynn, his wife of 77 years, by a little over a year. She died at age 96 in November 2023.
The former president leaves behind […]
Former US President Jimmy Carter dead at 100 – New York Post