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I have been in Washington DC on business since Tuesday night and wanted to pay my respects to President Jimmy Carter while in town. I was unable to do so based on the huge lines that snaked around the Capitol Building, but wanted to write up a brief post.
Carter might not be remembered as one of the best Presidents, but he will be forever known as an incredible humanitarian and holds the record for the longest-living having reached age 100. He is a true testament to the American Dream where a peanut farmer from Georgia could hold the highest office in the United States.
I tried to attend during the day, but the lines at the Capitol were hours long (and it was freezing cold). I thought maybe visiting after midnight would see the lines ease and I was wrong. I asked a police officer how long the line would take and he estimated two to three hours. This was 12:20 AM. It was moving to see such a huge outpouring of respect for this man, but I could not stand in line that late at night to make my way in. There were no taxis and Uber was essentially price gauging. I paid $38 and $37 for UberX rides that were just a few miles each.
I had to walk quite a ways based on the barricades that were set it up and passed the Supreme Court.
Anthony’s Take: I was disappointed that I could not pay my respects, but the time and temperature were too much. Rest in peace, President Carter.
(Image Credit: Library of Congress.)
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An appropriate headline for a man who strove so fervently for peace in the world.