Jimmy Carter's legacy lives on in his hometown Plains, Georgia | VOA News shorts

Plains, Georgia, a rural town in southern Georgia, is the hometown of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. The motorcade carrying Carter's casket passed through Plains on Saturday, beginning day one of the six-day state funeral for the 39th U.S. president. The town, which has become a historical site, is marking the life and legacy of the former president who died on Dec. 29. He was 100 years old. Carter's body will return to Plains on January 9 where he will be buried next to his wife, first lady Rosalynn Carter who died in 2023. last year. https://www.voanews.com/a/official-funeral-ceremonies-underway-for-former-president-jimmy-carter/7925169.html » Subscribe to VOA News: https://bit.ly/3KIPysi » Watch more VOA News video: https://www.youtube.com/c/VOANews Voice of America (VOA) is the largest U.S. international broadcaster, providing news and information in more than 40 languages to an estimated weekly audience of 236.8 million people. VOA produces content for digital, television, and radio platforms. It is easily accessed via your mobile phone and on social media. It is also distributed by satellite, cable, FM and MW, and is carried on a network of approximately 3,000 affiliate stations. Since its creation in 1942, Voice of America has been committed to providing comprehensive coverage of the news and telling audiences the truth. Through World War II, the Cold War, the fight against global terrorism, and the struggle for freedom around the globe today, VOA exemplifies the principles of a free press. Connect with VOA News: » VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.voanews.com » LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/voanews » FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/voanews » FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/VOANews » FOLLOW US ON THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@voanews #news #voanews