Why President Jimmy Carter was famous for peanuts

For former President Jimmy Carter, the peanut was an an enduring symbol of his humble beginnings and a testament to the values of hard work that he embraced during his lifetime.

Funeral for Jimmy Carter: What happens when a president dies?

Former President Jimmy Carter died at the age of 100 on Sunday. Carter served as the 39th President of the United States and was known for his enduring commitment to philanthropy and humanitarian work. 

Were Jimmy Carter and Joe Biden friends?

When President Joe Biden addressed the nation Sunday night to reflect on the loss of former President Jimmy Carter, he started by saying he lost a "dear friend."

Moment of silence for former President Jimmy Carter held before the Falcons-Commanders game

Jimmy Carter was honored with a moment of silence before the Atlanta Falcons’ game at the Washington Commanders on Sunday night, hours after the 39th president of the United States died at the age of 100 in Plains, Georgia.

Jimmy Carter's death sparks tributes, remembrances

Tributes to Carter, the 39th U.S. president, have poured in from around the world. President Joe Biden praised Carter as an extraordinary leader, statesman, and humanitarian, noting his deep connections with people worldwide.

Before he was president, Jimmy Carter saved nuclear reactor after meltdown

In 1952, when a Canadian nuclear reactor suffered a partial meltdown, officials turned to a young Navy sailor who could deal with the situation: 28-year-old future president Jimmy Carter.

Jimmy Carter's death means flags will likely fly at half staff on Inauguration Day

After the passing of former president Jimmy Carter, flags are expected to be at half staff when Donald Trump is sworn in to his second term on Inauguration Day.

Remembering Jimmy Carter: The president who set the standard for national-disaster response

While the 39th president will be remembered for setting a national energy policy and working on peace accords, it was his establishment of an agency aimed at responding to disasters that continues to impact many communities today.

Jimmy Carter’s military career was unique among presidents

Jimmy Carter, later known as a peacemaker and humanitarian, is the only president to have graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy.

Memorable quotes by former President Jimmy Carter

“Human rights is the soul of our foreign policy. And I say this with assurance because human rights is the soul of our sense of nationhood," former President Jimmy Carter said in 1978.

Jimmy Carter dies at 100: Georgia leaders react to death of former president

Following The Carter Center's announcement that former U.S. President Jimmy Carter passed away on Dec. 29, 2024, Georgia politicians and state leaders rallied support around the Carter family and offered their condolences.

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter's 78-year love story

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter were married for 77 years, the longest-married presidential couple in American history.

A look at Jimmy Carter's Grammy Awards

Only two other presidents have won Grammy Awards, including Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.

What you may not know about Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter

As the world mourns the death of former President Jimmy Carter, misconceptions about his life are coming into focus as well.

Jimmy Carter: The first ‘green’ president

Former President Jimmy Carter will be widely remembered as a champion of conservation, but perhaps fewer know just how much he did to preserve his home state of Georgia and beyond.

Musk clashes with MAGA over H-1B visas: Where does Trump stand?

It appears Donald Trump is siding with Elon Musk in his very public dispute with some on the right about the use of H-1B visas for foreign workers.

'Romeo and Juliet' star Olivia Hussey Eisley dead at 73

Actress Olivia Hussey Eisley, known for her role in Franco Zeffirelli's 'Romeo and Juliet,' died surrounded by family members.