Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, died at age 100 on Sunday.
Many Americans are paying tribute to the farmer and former one-term governor of Georgia, highlighting his integrity and devotion to humanity.
During his presidential bid, Carter might be seen flying in “Peanut One” whereas campaigning — a nod to his humble days as a peanut farmer.
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Delta Air Lines posted a tribute to the late president together with a video on X.
During his presidential bid, Carter might be seen flying in “Peanut One” whereas campaigning, a nod to his humble days as a peanut farmer. (Photo by Tony Korody/Sygma/Sygma by way of Getty Images)
“Every time Jimmy Carter flew Delta, he shook hands with each person on the plane. Because that’s who he was. Someone who treated people as people,” the publish learn.
Video shot by a Delta passenger exhibits President Carter greeting fellow flyers, shaking arms with everybody on the airplane.
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“Today we celebrate his life – a great friend, family man, Nobel Peace Prize winner and leader who showed us all how to properly treat those around us,” Delta’s publish added.
Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. (Library of Congress/Thomas J. O’Halloran/Handout by way of REUTERS )
Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his efforts to seek out peaceable options when coping with worldwide conflicts, brokering peace between Israel and Egypt and humanitarian work.
Delta Air Lines paid tribute to the late president posting a video on X exhibiting Carter shaking arms with fellow flyers “every time.” (James S., Delta buyer)
Delta CEO Ed Bastian posted a tribute to President Carter on LinkedIn, highlighting Carter’s “life in service to others.”
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“While the world will long remember his many contributions to democracy, I will also remember the countless days he spent at Habitat for Humanity International builds around the world, and the time he took to shake the hands of every single Delta customer and employee when he flew with us,” stated Bastian’s publish.
President Jimmy Carter is remembered by Americans with Delta (airline not pictured) posting a video of the previous President greeting passengers. (ADALBERTO ROQUE/AFP by way of Getty Images)
He added, “There is much we can learn from his kindness, compassion and humility. He and [his wife] Rosalynn meant a great deal to all of us at Delta Air Lines and will be sorely missed.”
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“Their legacy lives on through the incredible work of The Carter Center and in the hearts of all those they’ve impacted,” wrote Bastian.
