“Today, America and the world lost an extraordinary leader, statesman, and humanitarian,” President Biden issued a statement after Carter’s passing.
“He fought to end sickness, create peace, develop human and civil rights, support free and fair elections, provide housing for the homeless,
And always stand up for the weakest among us with his compassion and moral clarity. People all throughout the world were rescued, uplifted, and had their lives altered by him.
describing him as “a man of great character and courage, hope and optimism” as well as “a great American,” Biden issued a statement “ordering an official state funeral to be held in Washington,
D.C. for James Earl Carter, Jr., 39th President of the United States, 76th Governor of Georgia, Lieutenant of the United States Navy,
graduate of the United States Naval Academy, and favourite son of Plains, Georgia, who gave his full life in service to God and country.”
