Jimmy Carter: Former president sports black eye after falling at home
The oldest president in history is doing just fine
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Former US president Jimmy Carter gave himself a black eye when he fell over at his Georgia home.
The 95-year-old, who is the oldest president in US history, said he had to go to the hospital and get 14 stitches.
The nasty injury did not prevent him from attending a concert for Habitat for Humanity volunteers in Nashville, Tennessee.
The organisation builds homes using volunteers and makes no profit on the sales.
He was joined at the event by his wife Rosalynn, 92.
“I had a number one priority and that was to come to Nashville and build houses,” he told the crowd at the concert where country music stars Garth Brooks and Tricia Yearwood.
At one point, he returned to the stage solely to point out that the Atlanta Braves, whose team hat he was sporting for the evening, had won their game that day.
The Carters have been highly active supporters of Habitat for Humanity for over three decades.
Mr Carter has said that he appreciates the hands-on aspect of the group, adding that the project “has successfully removed the stigma of charity by substituting it with a sense of partnership.”
The group is scheduled to build 21 homes in a Nashville neighbourhood following the event.
Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments