The Washington Commanders and Atlanta Falcons honored former President Jimmy Carter with a video tribute and a moment of silence before their game on December 29, 2024, following his death.
A video tribute to former President Jimmy Carter was seen before an NFL football game between the Washington Commanders and the Atlanta Falcons , Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Landover. The tribute was followed by a moment of silence before the Atlanta Falcons ’ game at the Washington Commanders on Sunday night, hours after the 39th president of the United States died.
Beyond being a Georgia native who led the country from the White House less than 8 miles (12 kilometers) away during his time in office from 1977-81, Carter was the first president to host the NFL's Super Bowl champions there when he welcomed the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1980. The Commanders released a statement before kickoff saying he was deeply saddened by the loss of his dear friend and mentor, calling Carter “a great American, a proud Georgian and an inspirational global humanitarian”
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