A Day to Honor a Former President
US President Joe Biden has declared January 9 as a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100. In a White House proclamation issued on Sunday, Biden urged Americans to gather in their places of worship to honor Carter’s memory.
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A Call for Unity in Remembrance
Biden’s proclamation stated, “I call on the American people to assemble on that day in their respective places of worship, there to pay homage to the memory of President James Earl Carter, Jr.” He further extended an invitation to the global community, saying, “I invite the people of the world who share our grief to join us in this solemn observance.”
This gesture underscores the international impact and respect for Carter’s legacy, inviting a collective moment of reflection and tribute.
