December 29 - Jimmy Carter Died

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter died, he was 100. 

Presley met then-Governor Carter and Rosalynn Carter backstage at a concert at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta on probably on June 29 or 30, 1973, before his evening show. 

When Elvis died, Carter issued a statement saying: "Elvis Presley’s death deprives our country of a part of itself. He was unique, irreplaceable. More than twenty years ago, he burst upon the scene with an impact that was unprecedented and will probably never be equaled. 

His music and his personality, fusing the styles of white country and black rhythm and blues, permanently changed the face of American popular culture. His following was immense. And he was a symbol to people the world over of the vitality, rebelliousness and good humor of this country."

With these words, Carter acknowledged Elvis’s enduring influence on American culture and his role as a cultural ambassador. The former President will be remembered for his dedication to human rights.

(Source: CNN / Various)