Jimmy Carter

How Jimmy Carter’s love of music helped launch his presidential campaign

Former President Jimmy Carter's close friends included the likes of Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and the Allman brothers.

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Jimmy Carter is no saint in my house

For President Biden's legacy, we should look to late President Jimmy Carter's history in Central America.

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World Health Organization head on bond with Jimmy Carter: ‘I consider him my mentor’

The World Health Organization leader worked with Carter for 20 years to fight the world's "neglected" diseases. After attending Carter's funeral, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus shared memories.

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U.S. stock markets close to honor former President Jimmy Carter

The New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will both observe Thursday's national day of mourning in a Wall Street tradition dating back to 1865.

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All 5 living presidents expected to attend Jimmy Carter’s National Cathedral funeral

President Biden is expected to deliver a eulogy to former President Jimmy Carter at the National Cathedral service.

Jimmy Carter’s funeral services begin in Washington, D.C., today

The next stop in former President Jimmy Carter's six days of funeral services is Washington, D.C., where he will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol through Thursday morning.

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We asked global thinkers how to improve life on earth in 2025. Here are their wishes

What's one thing humankind can do to help heal the world? The wishes cover everything from upholding Jimmy Carter's legacy to cleaning up Mt. Everest. Readers, we'd like to hear your wishes as well.

Seeking to heal the country, Jimmy Carter pardoned men who evaded the Vietnam War draft

The pardon was one of the defining presidential moments for Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29 at the age of 100. The move was pilloried by members of the military and conservative politicians.

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Funeral services for former President Jimmy Carter start today in Georgia

The first day of memorial services for former President Jimmy Carter begins today in his hometown of Plains, Ga., and will include stops at the Georgia State Capitol and The Carter Center in Atlanta.