Jimmy Carter isn’t just known for being a former president. He's also a talented woodworker, painter, and poet. His artistic side offered him a break from his public life. Carter’s creations often reflected his personal beliefs and experiences. Did you know he even improved his home using skills he
Former President Jimmy Carter, who served from 1977 to 1981, spent the last 43 years of his life in a humble two-bedroom ranch house he built himself in rural Plains, Georgia. At 100 years old, Carter became the first U. S. president to reach a centennial birthday. After his death on December 29, 20
Former President Jimmy Carter isn't your typical Washington insider, and the feeling is mutual. He's heading back to the nation's capital this Tuesday, not for a celebration of his presidency, but for an official recognition after his life. The grand ceremony is more about following procedures than
Jimmy Carter, the longest-living U. S. president, will be lying in state at the U. S. Capitol's Rotunda from Tuesday, January 7, to Thursday, January 9. Visitors in the D. C. area can pay their respects during specific times on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Capitol will be closed for a private service
Jimmy Carter, the 39th U. S. president, made history by being the first to visit sub-Saharan Africa on a state trip. His efforts to help Zimbabwe transition from white rule to independence were a significant achievement. Even after his presidency, Carter's work through his foundation aimed to elimin
From rural Georgia to Washington and back, various events will take place over the next week to honor the life and career of President Jimmy Carter. The celebrations are specially tailored to represent his roots in the small town of Plains, his political journey through Georgia and Washington, and h
Kicking off the year, former President Jimmy Carter, who rose from being a peanut farmer to leading the country and then devoted his life to humanitarian work, passed away at 100. It was a somber start to 2025. In New Orleans, a terrorist attack claimed 14 lives and injured over 30, leading to the p
Did you know that the late President Jimmy Carter, a peanut farmer from Georgia, left a mark on Idaho's political landscape? Long before he became the 39th President of the United States, Carter considered Idaho Senator Frank Church for the role of vice president during his presidential campaign in
Jimmy Carter, who passed away at 100, is often remembered as one of America's worst presidents. He admitted his struggles in his 1979 "crisis of confidence" speech, where he criticized Americans for wanting too much freedom and prosperity. Unlike Harry Truman, Carter didn't take full responsibility
Everyone remembers Jimmy Carter for his historic peace treaty between Israel and Egypt in 1979. He managed to get the two nations' leaders, Menachem Begin and Anwar Sadat, to agree on peace. But did Carter's efforts truly bring lasting peace to the Middle East? Not quite. Despite their pledge of "no
