Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Top News
Top News
Politics

Fans Honor Late President Jimmy Carter At Football Game

Tribute service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Glenn Memorial Church in Atlanta

Fans at Northwest Stadium outside Washington, DC, paid tribute to former President Jimmy Carter on Sunday by observing a moment of silence before a game. This heartfelt gesture came just hours after the news of Carter's passing.

The timing of the game added an extra layer of significance to the tribute. The Washington Commanders, representing the nation's capital, were facing off against the Atlanta Falcons, hailing from Carter's home state of Georgia.

Washington Commanders and Atlanta Falcons game adds significance to tribute.
Fans honor Jimmy Carter with moment of silence at Northwest Stadium.
Approximately 65,000 fans join in solemn moment of silence.

Approximately 65,000 football fans in attendance joined in the solemn moment of silence to honor the memory of the former president. As the moment concluded, the crowd erupted into cheers, showing their respect and appreciation for Jimmy Carter.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.