Jimmy Carter’s journey through Silicon Valley — 39th president built a legacy, touched lives

by B. Sakura Cannestra, San Jose Spotlight January 8, 2025January 8, 2025

Former San Jose Vice Mayor Rose Herrera met former President Jimmy Carter during a Habitat for Humanity work project in 2013, when he helped renovate 10 homes and a shade structure at Lake Cunningham Park. (Rose Herrera via San Jose Spotlight)

FORMER PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER left a strong impression on the people, including Silicon Valley leaders who spent time with him during his decades of social justice work post-presidency.

Carter died on Dec. 29, 2024, at age 100. Since his death, Silicon Valley leaders have reflected on a 2013 visit from Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, with Habitat for Humanity.

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