The United States has declared January 9 a day of national mourning in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, who died on Sunday at the age of 100. This was announced by the White House.
"I call on the American people to gather on this day in their places of worship to honor the memory of President James Earl Carter Jr. I invite those around the world who share our grief to join us in this solemn commemoration," outgoing President Joe Biden said in a decree published online.
The 39th President of the United States Jimmy Carter passed away at his home in Georgia surrounded by his family.
"Today, America and the world lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian. What is remarkable about Jimmy Carter is that millions of people across America and the world who never met him considered him a dear friend. With his compassion and moral clarity, he worked to eradicate disease, create peace, advance civil and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless, and protect always the last among us the lives of people around the world", said President Biden, A2 CNN reports.
President-elect Donald Trump urged everyone to keep the Carter family in their prayers.
“The challenges Jimmy faced as President came at a pivotal time for our country, and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans. For this, we all owe him a debt of gratitude," said Trump, according to A2 CNN.
Carter became the oldest living former president when he surpassed the record held by the late George HW Bush in March 2019.
Carter, a Democrat, served a single term as president from 1977 to 1981. He succeeded in 1978 in the impossible mission of an agreement between Egypt and Israel and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022.
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