Watch Live: President Biden speaks after Jimmy Carter’s death at 100
President Biden speaks Sunday night as nation mourns former president jimmy carterdied Sunday at the age of 100.
The Carter Center said in a statement that Carter, the 39th president of the United States and the oldest president in U.S. history, passed away at his home in Plains, Georgia, with his family by his side.
Carter’s son, Chip Carter, called his father “a hero not only to me, but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights and selfless love,” and he thanked people around the world “for honoring his memory by continuing to live. he”. shared beliefs. “
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Mr Biden and first lady Jill Biden, who are currently vacationing with their family on St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands, earlier issued a statement mourn a loss They praised Carter as “an outstanding leader, statesman and humanitarian” after his presidential term ends “End disease, create peace, advance civil and human rights, promote free and fair elections, provide housing for the homeless, and always advocate for the most vulnerable among us.”
How to watch President Biden’s remarks on Jimmy Carter’s death
- What: President Biden speaks after death of former President Jimmy Card
- date: Sunday, December 29, 2024
- time: 7 p.m. ET
- Place: St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
- Online live broadcast: Watch live in the video player above and in your CBS News Mobile or streaming device.
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