Jimmy Carter: A brief bio
— FAMILY: Wife, Rosalynn Smith Carter, married July 7, 1946 until her death Nov. 19, 2023. They had three sons, John William (Jack), James Earl III (Chip), Donnel Jeffrey (Jeff); a daughter, Amy Lynn; and 11 living grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Jimmy Carter: Biography and Facts of the Oldest President in the US
Let's dive deeper into admirable life of Jimmy Carter, from his early career & presidential legacies to interesting facts about the Nobel winner here.
8 Books to Read About Jimmy Carter’s Life and Legacy
For many years, the 39th president generated little attention from authors. But recently books have sought to re-evaluate his reputation. Here is a look at the expanding Carter library.
Jimmy Carter, who built a humanitarian legacy after presidency marked by crises, dies at 100
The peanut farmer from Georgia was a virtual unknown when he launched his long-shot 1976 presidential bid that took him from “Jimmy Who?” to his inauguration as the nation’s 39th president.​
Author of Jimmy Carter biography shares insight into President Carter's life, legacy
The author of a Jimmy Carter biography, Jonathan Alter, shares what it was like for Carter growing up in Plains and throughout his journey to the White House.
Nation Bids Farewell to Jimmy Carter: What to Know About His Service
As the nation prepares to bid farewell to former President Jimmy Carter, here are some key things to know about his funeral services and how to watch them.
All about Jimmy Carter’s life, legacy
With Jimmy Carter’s recent passing, many are looking to learn more about his life; however, he was much more than just a former United States president. So, who was Jimmy Carter? Jimmy Carter, formerly known as James Earl Carter Jr.
Jimmy Carter was alive for 40% of US history
Jimmy Carter was the first U.S. president to live to be 100 years old — a feat made even more incredible by the fact that he was alive for 40% of the nation’s history. When Carter was born in 1924, former President Calvin Coolidge was nearing the end of his first term and was just a month away from his second presidential election.
President Jimmy Carter's funeral: Full funeral video
The nation remembered President Jimmy Carter at a national funeral in Washington, D.C. on Thursday. Carter was the 39th president of the United States. He died in December at age 100.
Who Are Rosalynn And Jimmy Carter’s Four Children? Where They Are Today
Jimmy Carter's kids are honoring their father. On January 9, the former president was laid to rest in a national funeral service at Washington's National Cathedral. Former Presidents Bill Clinton, ...
As Americans reflect on Jimmy Carter's life, some wonder about aging officeholders
Among some of the unexpected distinctions that have popped up in social media threads after seeing old photos of Carter is he ...
Who is Jason Carter, the grandson of the late President Jimmy Carter? Career, family...
Jason Carter, the eldest grandchild of Jimmy Carter, will delivery one of the eulogies at the 39th US president’s state ...
Who is Tony Lowden? | Personal pastor to Jimmy Carter and role in funerals today
Rev. Tony Lowden will read a prayer Thursday in Washington and then preside over the private, final service for President Jimmy Carter in Plains.
Jimmy Carter: A man of vision, faith and humility
"Sunday Morning" looks back on the life of a public servant who sought to restore Americans' faith in the integrity of their government, and who was a Nobel Peace Prize-winner for his remarkable ...
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Jimmy Carter’s Education Legacy Stretched From the School Board to the White House
The 39th president helped create the U.S. Department of Education. He had also been a school board member and an ...
Jimmy Carter Dies: A Look at the Love Story Between Jimmy and Wife Rosalynn
Jimmy and Rosalynn, both from Plains, Georgia, wed on July 7, 1946, a year after their first date. In the summer of 1945, Jimmy, then-20 years old, asked Rosalynn, then-17 years old, out to the movies ...
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Federal government closed on national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter
All federal departments and agencies, federal courts, the stock exchange and all post offices are closed today. There will be no regular mail delivery.