End of an Era: Secret Service Concludes Protection for Jimmy Carter
The Secret Service ends its longest-serving protective detail for former President Jimmy Carter following his passing at age 100.
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Get StartedCarter, who died at age 100 on Dec. 29, was first assigned a protective detail as a presidential candidate on Oct. 8, 1975. That means the agency's round-the-clock mission of guarding him continued for 49 years and two months, the Secret Service said on Friday.
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Summary
After nearly 50 years of protection, the Secret Service concluded its duty for former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at 100. Carter's protection began when he was a presidential candidate in 1975, and he is remembered for his compassion and dedication. He was buried next to his late wife, Rosalynn, after state funeral ceremonies in Washington, D.C.
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