Though the nation is divided over political views, former Presidents have done incredible things while in office and after. For example, former President Jimmy Carter worked to combat unemployment. Years later, he and his wife were pictured building homes for Habitat for Humanity. Now, he’s stated that his “d.y.i.ng wish” is to see something controversial that could change history.
Jimmy Carter’s Final Wish
Currently, Jimmy Carter is in hospice care, approaching his 100th birthday. Though he served as president decades ago, he remains current in politics and has been following several issues that the nation faces. As per reports, Jimmy Carter “has grown weaker by the day.” Regardless, he’s made one final wish. Jimmy Carter wanted to make it to the elections to vote for Kamala Harris as the next president of the United States, according to his grandson, Jason.
A Changing Narrative
A few years ago, President Obama made history as the first person of color in the White House. Now, Kamala has an chance to take that one step further, becoming the first woman and person of color to represent the nation.
Paying Homage to the Former First Lady
The Former President has been in hospice for over a year in his Georgia home. The last time he was publicly seen was for his wife’s funeral. Rosalynn pa:ssed away at age 96 from Dementia related complications. Alongside former president Jimmy Carter were several other well-known names in politics, including the current president, Joe Biden, and his wife, First Lady Jill. The Clintons, Melania Trump, Michelle Obama, and Kamala Harris attended to pay their respects.
Jimmy Carter’s Long-Standing Health Concerns
Jimmy Carter has a long history of health problems, including metastatic melanoma and several surgeries following a series of falls in 2019. Jimmy Carter maintained a positive attitude and fighting spirit every step of the way but agreed to go into hospice care in 2023 after a series of hospital visits. He has since stepped away from the public and is only accessible to family and friends.