Georgians reflect on the life and legacy of U.S. President Jimmy Carter

Closer Look with Rose Scott

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Monday’s edition of “Closer Look” was a special program focusing on the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter. The 39th president of the United States died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was 100 years old. Carter, a lifelong Democrat served as a naval officer, a Georgia state senator and Georgia's 76th governor from 1971 to 1975. He served as president of the U.S. from 1977 to 1981. Carter was best known for his post-presidential diplomacy. The 2002 Nobel Peace Prize recipient was a champion for human rights, peace and democracy. Beyond his global political achievements, he was a humanitarian, a peanut farmer and a Sunday School teacher. Carter will be laid to rest beside his late wife, Rosalynn Carter. The two were married for 77 years.

Show host Rose Scott is joined by veteran politics journalist Denis O’Hayer. They talk with several guests about President Carter’s life of service and his global impact. Guests include:

WABE politics reporter Sam Gringlas

DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond

Stacey Abrams, a politician, author and Howard University’s inaugural Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics

GSU politics and policy professor Tammy Greer

Valerie Jackson, a former radio host, author and the former first lady of Atlanta

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