- The Secret Service officially concluded its protective detail for Jimmy Carter, who had the longest service of any protectee in the agency's history.
- Carter, who died at age 100 on December 29, had 49 years and two months of continuous protection starting from his presidential campaign in 1975.
- He was affectionately known as “Deacon,” reflecting his devout Baptist faith, while his wife was code-named “Dancer.”
- Agents escorted Carter’s casket to its final resting place after his funeral service, which was attended by all living former presidents.
- The Secret Service expressed how Carter's dedication to humanity impacted their agents during his lengthy protection period.
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