Jimmy Carter, flags and Trump

Jimmy Carter’s grandson defends Trump raising flags on Inauguration Day
Jason Carter says it didn’t bother him that U.S. flags were raised for President Donald Trump‘s inauguration after they were lowered in honor of his late grandfather, former President Jimmy Carter. Trump’s move to raise the flags was unusual and went against the customs honoring recently deceased former presidents.
Youngkin orders flags to be raised for Trump's inauguration amid mourning period for Jimmy Carter's death
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin ordered to raise flags temporarily for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, despite the mourning period to honor Jimmy Carter.
Iowa flags return to half-staff following Inauguration Day to resume Jimmy Carter tribute
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds joined others in ordering flags to be raised for President Donald Trump's inauguration. They returned to half-staff on Tuesday.
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I was in D.C. for Jimmy Carter's inauguration. Let's take a walk down memory lane | Opinion
Opinion: Take a walk down memory lane with me as I recount the early excitement and adventure of living and working in the nation's capital.
Washington governor orders flags at full-staff for Trump inauguration despite mourning period for Jimmy Carter
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has ordered flags to be raised on Monday for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, despite the 30-day mourning period for Jimmy Carter's death.
How Jimmy Carter began this popular Inauguration Day tradition
The late President Jimmy Carter in particular decided to do something no other president has done before and it has now become an ongoing tradition. The backstory: Usually, the newly-sworn-in president takes a ride in the presidential limousine for the Inaugural Parade.
Texas Orders Flags to Be Raised for Donald Trump's Inauguration Despite Jimmy Carter's Mourning Period
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered flags be flown at full-staff for the Jan. 20 inauguration of Donald Trump. This comes after President Biden ordered all U.S. flags to be lowered for 30 days following the death of former President Jimmy Carter on Dec.
Michelle Obama to Miss Donald Trump’s Inauguration After Not Attending Jimmy Carter’s Funeral
After Michelle Obama was missing during Jimmy Carter’s funeral Jan. 7, the former First Lady and Barack Obama’s wife will also not attend Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration.
Pritzker keeps flags at half-staff on Trump's Inauguration Day
Bush took the internet by storm during the 2025 Inauguration of President Donald Trump, where the 43rd president seemed to have a playful moment during the proceedings. Probably the only reasonable response to such a speech.
American Flags Raised to Full-Staff for Trump Inauguration Despite Jimmy Carter's Mourning Period
House Speaker Mike Johnson did Trump a favor on Jan. 20 by defying U.S. flag code at the Capitol and pausing Carter's mourning period
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January 1977: Jimmy Carter’s Inaugural Concert Brings in Linda Ronstadt, Aretha Franklin, and More
Jimmy Carter's New Spirit Inaugural Concert took place in January 1977, bringing together comedians, musicians, and actors in ...
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Will half-staff flags honoring Jimmy Carter be raised on Donald Trump's Inauguration Day in NC?
After Former President Jimmy Carter died on Dec. 29 at age 100, President Joe Biden issued a proclamation to lower flags ...
Michelle Obama Just Announced She Will Not Attend Donald Trump's Inauguration After Also Missing Jimmy Carter's Funeral
Michelle Obama will not join her husband, Barack Obama, at Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration, a spokesperson ...
‘I do solemnly swear…': Interesting facts about Inauguration Day history
Which president had the longest inaugural address? Which has been sworn in the most? Which ended the ceremony’s top-hat ...
Dave Chappelle issues plea to Donald Trump before inauguration on ‘SNL’: ‘Please, do better next time’
Dave Chappelle shared a powerful message during his opening monologue on the latest episode of “Saturday Night Live.” ...