After going viral for his love of former President Jimmy Carter last year, Ryan Ramos and his family accepted an invitation for a grand tour of the Carter Center and Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta.
Atlanta producer Kabir Sehgal helped Jimmy Carter and the Dalai Lama win Grammys for spoken word projects. Now his new album Stars and Static explores the pride and challenges of American life.
The documentary is a serpent-slaying adventure with former President Jimmy Carter as its superhero. But it also features the voices of doctors, scientists and "Guinea worm heroes" who helped nearly eradicate this disease caused by an ancient parasite.
"The President and the Dragon,' premiering today, looks at Carter's momentous decision to try and wipe out a devastating and neglected disease. We spoke to writer and co-director Waleed Eltayeb.
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Jimmy Carter 100
GPB is proud to honor 100 years of Jimmy Carter's life and legacy. Explore this page for programs, video clips, news stories, and educational resources to learn more about the president from Plains, Georgia, his family, and his work both in and out of the White House including his time as Governor of Georgia.
The Jimmy Carter virtual field trip takes students on a journey through the remarkable life of James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. from his hometown experiences and early years through to his time as governor and president, into achievements post-presidency.
A rare look inside the Carters’ personal world as more than 200 items head to auction. From handmade furniture to Rosalynn’s jewelry and even fishing gear from their Georgia cabin, the upcoming sale offers an intimate view of a remarkable life.
This week, October 1st marked the 101st birth anniversary of President Carter, and appropriately the federal government retirement of Jill Stuckey, the former Superintendent of the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park in Plains.
When President Jimmy Carter died on Sunday, Salvation South editor Chuck Reece remembered the night when he, at age fourteen, first shook the great man’s hand. Chuck has some thoughts about the examples Carter left behind for all Southerners.
Jimmy Carter, a native of Plains, Georgia, passed away on December 29, 2024. He lived to be 100 years old, making him the oldest former president in U.S. history. During his long life, he had many jobs: a naval officer; peanut farmer; Georgia state senator; governor of Georgia; 39th president of the United States; and humanitarian.
In celebration of President Carter's life and legacy, we've curated a collection of free learning resources you can use in your classroom.
Providence Canyon has become massively popular; it’s really fun to hike and explore. But with increased crowds come issues of keeping the park wild and safe for future generations.
In the third episode of Plainspoken: Jimmy Carter and the People of Plains, host Andrew Greer explores President Jimmy Carter's deep faith and humble leadership. Through the story of Tony Lowden, the first Black pastor at Maranatha Baptist Church, we see how Carter’s Christian principles shaped his actions, from advocating for racial equality to serving his community. Hear personal anecdotes from Plains residents and discover the lasting impact of Carter’s servant leadership.
