“The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honoring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs.”
“He’s never going to be ranked as a great president; he’s middling as a president,” said historian Douglas Brinkley, author of a 1998 book on Carter, “The Unfinished Presidency.”
“But as an American figure, he’s a giant.”
The Longest-Living Former President
Carter’s post-presidential years made him a durable and revered figure in modern American politics.
In 2019, he became the nation’s oldest living former president, surpassing George H. W. Bush by 5 more years.
He and his wife, Rosalynn built a legacy of love, service, and commitment to their community.
Jimmy Carter’s life reminds us of the enduring power of compassion, resilience, and dedication to a cause greater than oneself.
