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Wed., October 1, 2014 4:44pm

First Family of Plains Special Honors Carter's 90th Birthday

Former President Jimmy Carter celebrated his 90th birthday today. GPB marks the milestone with the special “First Family of Plains” that aired Wednesday, Oct.1 at 7 p.m. on GPB. In the conversation, Carter discusses his humble start in politics.

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Wed., September 11, 2013 4:28am

Carter Backs Syria Diplomacy

Former President Jimmy Carter says he believes the best path forward in Syria is for the United States to work out a deal with Russia for Syria to give up its chemical weapons. Carter also said Tuesday during an event at The Carter Center it would not be a catastrophe if Congress votes against President Barack Obama's call for military action against Syria.

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Tue., September 10, 2013 8:00am

Carters Speak Tonight At Carter Center

Former President Jimmy Carter is scheduled to speak at an event at The Carter Center in Atlanta. Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter are expected to discuss peace and health initiatives around the world. The event will be broadcast live on The Carter Center's website.

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Sat., August 17, 2013 6:00am

Funeral for Bert Lance Set For Today

A funeral has been scheduled for today in Calhoun for Bert Lance, an ally of former President Jimmy Carter who served as budget director before departing amid an investigation of his banking activities.

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Wed., July 17, 2013 2:54am

Carter Talks U.S. Election Reform

Former President Jimmy Carter will be discussing U.S. election reform at the Carter Center Wednesday. Then the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights will presenting its final report for improving the U.S. electoral process.

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Fri., January 11, 2013 11:23am

Carter Hosts Ga. Immigrants For Oath

Thousands of people become new U.S. citizens every year, but not many get to do it while shaking the hand of a former president. About 40 immigrants became citizens on Thursday at the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site in Plains, with Carter himself in attendance.

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Thu., November 8, 2012 12:27pm

Jimmy Carter To Join Mercer Trustees

Former President Jimmy Carter is joining the board of trustees at Mercer University in Macon. He is one of 10 new trustees who will be elected at the board’s meeting Friday morning.

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Thu., October 18, 2012 3:16pm

Jimmy Carter Going To The Middle East

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will travel to Egypt and Israel next week, where he will advocate for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. A group of past heads of state that advocates for peace called The Elders announced the visit Thursday.

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Wed., October 10, 2012 3:47am

Carter Taking Questions Online

Later this month, the 39th U.S. president will conduct a town hall meeting of sorts, answering questions now being solicited through the Carter Center's website, Facebook page and Twitter account.

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Tue., September 4, 2012 12:34pm

Carter To Speak At Democratic Convention

Former President Jimmy Carter is scheduled to speak at tonight's Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. The Georgia Democrat will highlight President Barack Obama's foreign policy.

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