Thu Jan 02 13:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Delta Air Lines Honors Jimmy Carter’s Legacy with Touching Tribute
**Atlanta, GA** – Former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away Sunday at the age of 100, is being remembered for his humility and dedication to service, with tributes pouring in from across the nation. Delta Air Lines shared a poignant video on X (formerly Twitter) showcasing Carter’s consistent practice of shaking hands with every passenger during his flights.
The video, captured by a Delta passenger, depicts Carter warmly greeting fellow flyers, underscoring his approachable nature and genuine connection with people. Delta’s post highlighted Carter as “someone who treated people as people,” celebrating his life as a “great friend, family man, Nobel Peace Prize winner and leader.”
Delta CEO Ed Bastian echoed these sentiments in a LinkedIn post, remembering Carter’s tireless humanitarian work with Habitat for Humanity and his personal interactions with Delta employees and customers. Bastian emphasized the lessons of “kindness, compassion and humility” left behind by Carter and his wife, Rosalynn.
Carter’s legacy extends beyond his presidency. Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his peacemaking efforts, particularly between Israel and Egypt, and his extensive humanitarian work, he also famously campaigned in a plane nicknamed “Peanut One,” a nod to his earlier career as a peanut farmer. This simple gesture reflected the down-to-earth approach that characterized his entire life. Americans are remembering Carter not just for his political achievements but for his unwavering commitment to human dignity and his profound impact on the world.
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