Flags Flying Half-Staff for Former President Jimmy Carter

Flags are flying half-staff for former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100.

Carter served as president from 1977 to 1981 – the 39th President of the United States.

Carter was also the candidate who put the Iowa Caucuses on the nation’s political radar — stunning the political establishment by finishing ahead of four U.S. Senators and the Democratic Party’s 1972 nominee for vice president in the 1976 Iowa Caucuses. George Appleby of Des Moines was an early Carter supporter.

Appleby says Carter’s demeanor was the attitude change the country needed after Watergate.

Appleby says Carter was genuine and endearing.

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley have issued statements praising Carter for his humanitarian work and his deep faith. 

“President Carter lived a great life marked by service to his country. Volunteering his time to build homes for those in need well into his 90s, President Carter never stopped living his faith through service,” said Governor Reynolds. “His belief in putting God’s love into action has inspired generations of Americans, and Kevin and I are praying for his family during this difficult time.”

President Biden and Governor Reynolds have ordered all flags to be lowered to half-staff through sunset on January 28th in honor and remembrance of former President Carter.

partial story contribution courtesy of Radio Iowa