Map Shows Just How Different Our World is Today From When Jimmy Carter Was Elected President

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The map below showing the outcome of the 1976 presidential race shows just how different our world is today from the time when Jimmy Carter was elected president.

The electorate has now flipped with the South voting Red while the West is mostly blue.

A different world and a different time filled with a different people.

Given what we’re used to today it’s hard to believe just how much different the country was not that long ago.

Biden Declares National Day of Mourning for the Passing of Jimmy Carter: Federal Offices, Stock Market Will Close

The country will honor the late President Jimmy Carter on January 9, 2025, with a formal day of mourning that includes federal office and stock market closures.

Key Facts:

  • President Carter died on December 29 at the age of 100.
  • President Biden declared January 9, 2025, a National Day of Mourning.
  • Federal agencies across the nation will close, with limited exceptions for essential services.
  • The funeral service will be held at Washington National Cathedral on January 9.
  • The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will also suspend trading on that day.

The Rest of The Story:

Carter served as the 39th president from 1977 to 1981. He was known for his dedication to public service, including time in the U.S. Navy and as governor of Georgia.

After leaving office, he supported international humanitarian causes, most notably through The Carter Center.

This is not the first time a sitting president ordered a national day of mourning for the death of a former president. In 2018, when President George H.W. Bush passed away, President Donald Trump also closed federal agencies for a day of mourning.

In a statement, the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency thanked Carter for his role in creating modern inspector general offices, which promote government transparency and safeguard federal funds.

Meanwhile, the National Archives set up a temporary exhibit honoring Carter, allowing visitors to leave messages of condolence for his family.

Commentary:

This one-day closure honors Carter’s leadership and signals the nation’s unity in remembering a figure who devoted much of his life to service.

The decision to close the stock markets underscores how deeply a president’s passing can affect public life and sentiment.

Additionally, this remembrance serves as a moment to reflect on the country’s shared history and the role presidents play beyond their time in office.

It brings together political figures, government agencies, and the public in a collective gesture of respect.

The Bottom Line:

President Carter’s century-long life of service is being honored with a nationwide pause on January 9, 2025 along with the closing of federal offices, the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ.

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