Accolades have poured in for former President Jimmy Carter after his death this weekend at 100, and Boston can get in on the praise. When this Oct. 10, 1980 photo was taken, Carter was reaching to shake hands with 3 ½ year-old Karima Ridgley of Boston who was attending the signing of the bills by the president at the White House. The president signed the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site Bill and the Boston African National Historic Site Bill. (AP Photo/Barry Thumma)

President Jimmy Carter shakes with a very young Bostonian after signing the Boston African National Historic Site Bill.{ai:summary}<p>Former President Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 100, prompting widespread tributes. A notable moment captured in 1980 shows Carter shaking hands with a young Bostonian during the signing of significant bills, including the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site Bill.</p><p>Carter's legacy includes his contributions to civil rights and historic preservation, leaving a lasting impact on American society. #history</p>

Throwback Thursday: Shaking hands with President Carter

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