Dharamshala: Yesterday, on 9 January 2024, a state funeral was held at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., to honour the late former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who passed away last month at the age of 100. The memorial paid tribute not only to his remarkable life but also to his enduring legacy, particularly his steadfast advocacy for human rights—both during his presidency (1977–1981) and throughout his post-presidential career.
President Carter was one of the first U.S. leaders to publicly acknowledge the human rights abuses in Tibet and maintained a close friendship wit...