The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S.

VFW Remembers President Jimmy Carter

WASHINGTON D.C. — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) salutes the life of the 39th president of the United States James Earl “Jimmy” Carter, who passed away Sunday at the age of 100. Carter was born and raised in Plains, Georgia. His life of service began in 1943 with his appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating in 1947 and commissioning as an ensign. From 1945 to 1953, C...