Defense Secretary of the United States (US), Lloyd J. Austin, wrote: “I paid my respects to President Jimmy Carter as he lies in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda today. On behalf of the entire Department of Defense, we join the Carter family and all Americans in celebrating this extraordinary life, legacy, and service to our nation.”
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Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States (US) died on Sunday 29 December, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia “surrounded by his family “.