Biden marks Jimmy Carter's death with National Day of Mourning, amid sweeping tributes

[Dulcinea]

(Good Morning America) Reactions to the death of former President Jimmy Carter paid tribute to his service to the country and his contributions around the world after his time in the White House.

President Joe Biden on Sunday issued a proclamation on Carter's death, ordering American flags to be flown at half-mast for 30 days. He also marked Jan. 9, 2025, as a National Day of Mourning.

Earlier in the evening, he made a televised appearance from St. Croix, a part of the U.S. Virgin Islands where he and his family were spending the holidays, to remember the accomplished man both politically and personally, noting, "Jill and I lost a dear friend."

However, he added, what he found most extraordinary about Carter was the fact that millions of people around the world currently shared that feeling -- whether they'd met him or not.

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[riversedge]

1. Oh my. Flags will be at half-mast during Trumpy's inauguration!!

[2naSalit]

2. How fitting!

[nuxvomica]

3. I don't have a flag on my house

But I'd like to put one up just to have it at half-mast. Is that considered acceptable?

[mobeau69]

4. It would be inappropriate to fly it any other way for the next 30 days.

[LaMouffette]

5. Jimmy Carter and Joe Biden were cut from the same amazing cloth. Both put service to others above service to themselves.

God bless you both, President Carter and President Biden!