State offices in Kentucky are flying flags at half-staff in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at 100.
Gov. Any Beshear directed the lowering of flags in accordance with the U.S. Flag Code and a proclamation from the White House, says a release from the governor’s office. Beshear said flags at state offices should stay at half-staff until sunset on Tuesday, Jan. 28.
“Jimmy Carter was a true American — he lived through his faith and values each and every day, lifting up his neighbors and serving our great country through kindness and compassion,” said Beshear. “Let us all learn from him and honor his memory by leading with love. Britainy and I are praying for the entire Carter family and our country as we mourn the loss of this American hero.”
Carter served as the 39th President of the United States from Jan. 20, 1977, to Jan. 20, 1981.
Beshear encouraged individuals, businesses and organizations to join in this tribute. Flag status information is available here.
KET announced it will re-air programs that celebrate Carter’s life and legacy. Those include:
“Jimmy Carter: American Experience,” 1 p.m. (CST) Sunday, Jan. 5: Revisit the life of the Georgia peanut farmer who rose to become the 39th U.S. president. The film traces Jimmy Carter’s rapid ascent in politics, dramatic fall from grace, unexpected resurrection and post-presidential success as a humanitarian.
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