Idaho Gov. Brad Little order flags flown at half-staff to honor President Jimmy Carter

BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Monday ordered U.S. flags and Idaho flags to be flown at half-staff until sunset Jan. 28 to honor former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at age 100.

Little’s half-staff flag directive was effective immediately on Monday.

“President Carter will be remembered as a man who dedicated his life to his country,” Little said in a written statement. “His time in the U.S. Navy, as governor of Georgia then president of our great country, along with his extensive humanitarian efforts after, remind us of the importance of service to others. May he rest in peace.”

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On Sunday, leaders of the Idaho Democratic Party issued a statement honoring Carter.

“Today, we join the nation in mourning the loss of President Jimmy Carter, a leader of unparalleled humility, integrity, and service,” Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea said in a written statement. “President Carter shared a unique bond with Idaho through his friendship with Gov. Cecil Andrus, who served as his secretary of the interior. Together, they championed conservation efforts that left an enduring legacy, including protecting vast wilderness areas and public lands that Idahoans treasure. Their partnership exemplified how leadership rooted in trust and shared values can make a profound difference. Beyond his presidency, President Carter’s lifelong dedication to human rights, housing security, and global peace continues to inspire.”

“On behalf of Idaho Democrats, we extend our condolences to the Carter family and honor his extraordinary life of service,” Necochea added. “May his memory remind us of the power of principled leadership and the enduring value of working together for the common good.”

Carter was the 39th president of the United States, holding office for one term from 1977 to 1981.