Plains, Georgia — Former President Jimmy Carter — the candidate who put the Iowa Caucuses on the nation’s political radar — has died at the age of 100.
In the 1976 Iowa Caucuses, Carter stunned the political establishment by finishing ahead of four US Senators and the Democratic Party’s 1972 nominee for vice president. 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 US Senator Chuck Grassley have issued statements praising Carter for his humanitarian work and his deep faith. Reynolds says Carter’s belief in putting God’s love into action has inspired generations of Americans.
Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset on January 28, 2025, in honor and remembrance of former President Jimmy Carter. This is in conjunction with and for the same length of time as a proclamation from President Joe Biden.
