Day Of Mourning For Jimmy Carter: What's Closed In Boise?

Carter served as President of the United States from 1977 to 1981 before winning a Nobel Peace Prize "for his decades of untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development."

Jimmy Carter sadly passed away at the age of 100 at the end of 2024 on December 29.

National Holiday For Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter's funeral services began last Saturday and will conclude with a service beginning at 9 AM this morning. To honor Jimmy Carter's service to our country, the White House announced an executive order for the "closing of executive departments and agencies of the federal government on January 9, 2025."

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It's important to note that this isn't technically a national holiday so places like schools and banks will still be open today.

What's Closed In Boise Today For Jimmy Carter's Funeral?

According to the order, federal workers will have the day off except those who are essential to our "national security, defense, or other public need."

This means the following will be closed for the National Day Of Mourning for Jimmy Carter:

U.S. Postal Service
Local federal offices including the FBI, US Immigration and Customs, etc.
The federal courthouse

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Interesting fact: Jimmy Carter has had quite a few country stars perform for him through the years including Johnny Cash.

13 Country Stars Who've Performed For Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter wasn't known was the "Rock 'n' Roll President" for nothing: He embraced popular music like few other U.S. presidents have done, and that connection opened him up to a whole generation of young voters. But Carter's love for music — and specifically, his love of country music — was more than just a political move. He embraced the genre throughout his life, and it loved him right back. Here are a list of country stars who performed at Jimmy Carter's White House or at major campaign events in support of him.

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Jimmy Carter through the Years

James Earl Carter, Jr. was born in Plains, Georgia on October 1, 1924.

He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022. He served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. Former President Carter was also the Governor of Georgia and a state senator of his home state.

A graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Carter is also known as the first American president who was born in a hospital.

As a very young man he was enterprising, and started his own businesses early, helping to supplement his family's farm for many years.

His Vice President was Walter Mondale. One of President Carter's first duties in office was to issue Proclamation 4483 on January 21, 1977, pardoning all those who evaded the Vietnam era draft. During his Presidency, the Department of Energy and Department of Education were formed.

He has authored dozens of books. Among them are "Our Endangered Values," "Faith," "An Hour Before Daylight," and "A Full Life."

Since 1946 Jimmy Carter has been married to Eleanor Rosalynn Carter (known as Rosalynn Carter). They have four children: Amy Carter, Donnel Carter, Jack Carter, and James Carter.

Gallery Credit: Kristine Bellino

13 Popular Foods Gone Forever at Idaho Stores

As a new year begins, we're looking back at some of the foods that were discontinued in 2024. You won't find these items at regular Idaho stores or restaurants anymore.

Gallery Credit: Michelle Heart

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