Tag: Carters
Even Without Its Most Famous Son, Carter’s Hometown Remains a Destination
Plains, Ga., joins a collection of other small towns known for their part in presidential history. That can provide a steady source of tourism.
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Kamala Harris Shares a Trump-less Photo of Presidents at Jimmy Carter’s Funeral
Pictures shared on social media by the vice president and by the Carter Center prominently showed other past presidents in attendance.
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At Jimmy Carter’s Funeral, a Rare Image of Presidential Unity
President-elect Donald J. Trump becomes part of the club. Melania Trump joins the first ladies.
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Jimmy Carter’s Funeral: See the Full Schedule of Events
The gestures of remembrance have all been selected to reflect the 39th president’s rural roots and political career in Georgia and Washington, and his [...]
Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration and Jimmy Carter’s Funeral, D.C. Heightens Security
Metropolitan Police say they will be ready for upcoming events at the Capitol.
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Carter’s Panama Canal Treaties Symbolize How Much Washington Has Changed
To return the canal to Panama, President Jimmy Carter worked to change minds and build a bipartisan coalition that put aside short-term political cons [...]
Trump Says He Plans to Attend Carter’s Funeral
In wide-ranging remarks at a New Year’s Eve party at Mar-a-Lago, the president-elect also predicted that Mike Johnson would secure enough votes to be [...]
‘He Saved Our Lives.’ Former Hostages Recall Carter’s Quest to Free Them
The Iran hostage crisis became a symbol of a failed presidency, but for some of those who lived it, Jimmy Carter was the one who brought them home at [...]
Jimmy Carter’s Life, in 17 Objects
Items from his family, the military, his political career and long post-presidency — and two he made himself.
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Jimmy Carter’s Quiet but Monumental Work in Global Health
In his decades as a former president, he and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, helped bring lifesaving treatments and sanitation to poor people around the wo [...]
Books to Read About Jimmy Carter’s Life, Presidency and Reputation
For many years, the 39th president generated little attention from authors. But recently books have sought to re-evaluate his reputation. Here is a lo [...]
From Peacemaking to Nuclear Reactor Management, Jimmy Carter’s Era Was Rarely Slow
A single week in 1979 underscored just how eventful Mr. Carter’s presidency really was.
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How Jimmy Carter’s Legacy Evolved After His Presidency
The 39th president left the White House with his popularity in tatters. But four decades later, he is judged more kindly, in part for what he did afte [...]
Jimmy Carter’s Long Goodbye
The former president is on the verge of having spent a year in hospice care, once again confounding expectations in a life that has lasted nearly a ce [...]
Jimmy Carter’s Birthday Party Was Rescheduled in Case of Shutdown
Anticipating its closure, the Carter library moved up celebrations for the former president, who is turning 99. As partygoers played games and ate cak [...]