Jimmy Carter dies at the age of 100.Jimmy Carter was in controversy for kissing the Queen Mother.Will be remembered for his contributions after his presidency.
Washington. Former US President Jimmy Carter died at his home in Georgia at the age of 100. Now that everyone is remembering his contribution, one of his stories is also making headlines. Jimmy Carter was once embroiled in controversies regarding his behavior at Buckingham Palace. In May 1977, when he was staying at Buckingham Palace at the invitation of Queen Elizabeth II for the NATO summit in Britain, President Carter, disregarding protocol, kissed the Queen Mother, Elizabeth Bowes Lyon, on the lips. Was. This incident was considered against royal etiquettes and it was said that the Queen Mother was displeased with the US President kissing her in this manner. The Queen Mother died in March 2002.
Carter, who also won the Nobel Peace Prize, spent the last days of his life in his birthplace in Plains, Georgia. He died on Sunday afternoon. This was confirmed by the Carter Center through a statement. After the death of Jimmy Carter, many people are remembering him for his post-presidency contributions more than his presidential tenure. In March 2019, he attended the George H.W. By surpassing Bush, he created the record of the longest living American President. Outgoing US President Joe Biden expressed grief over his death and said in a statement, “America and the world today lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian.”
Carter is survived by his children – Jack, Chip, Jeff and Amy, 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. His wife Roslyn and one of his grandchildren have passed away. Carter’s wife Rosalynn died in November 2023. She was 96 years old. Biden said in his statement that Carter worked towards establishing peace through compassion and moral values, promoting civil rights and human rights, promoting free and fair elections, providing homes to the homeless and always helping the underprivileged. Did.
US President-elect Donald Trump said that while he “strongly disagrees” with Carter “philosophically and politically”, he knows Carter truly loved and respected “our country and its values”. . Trump said, “He worked hard to make America a better place, and I respect him immensely for that.” “He was a really good person and he will definitely be missed.”
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FIRST PUBLISHED: December 30, 2024, 18:07 IST
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