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.
The Carter Center and the United States Postal Service issued the Jimmy Carter Forever stamp in Atlanta on Wednesday on what would have been the late president's 101st birthday.
As GPB looks back on the work of Georgia native and 39th U.S. President Jimmy Carter, one of his most impactful accomplishments is the eradication campaign to combat Dracunculiasis, best known as Guinea worm disease.
The Jimmy Carter National Historical Park in Plains, Ga. hosted the US Postal Service for the reveal of the President Jimmy Carter Forever stamp, kicking off a weekend that also included events honoring former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
Visitors to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the world's busiest, are now greeted with a large mural honoring former President Jimmy and first lady Rosalynn Carter.
Ahead of International Women's Day, Mrs. Robinson explores leadership on the global stage and the importance of maintaining hope in the push for human rights and environmental initiatives.
Former President Jimmy Carter has won a posthumous Grammy award. Carter died in December at age 100. Prior to his death, Cater was nominated in the audio book, narration, and storytelling recording category for Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration, recordings from his final Sunday school lessons delivered at Maranatha Baptist Church in Georgia.
On the Thursday, Jan. 30 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp tackles tort reform; Jimmy Carter's mission to eradicate guinea worm disease remains on track; and RFK Jr. faces opposition to his confirmation as head of the largest federal health agency from Sen. Raphael Warnock.
Palestinian activists in the northern West Bank have planted an olive grove in memory of the late U.S. President Jimmy Carter, describing him as a staunch supporter of the Palestinian cause.
Former diplomat Barry Rosen was a hostage during the Iran crisis. In an interview with All Things Considered, he reflects on former President Jimmy Carter's quest to free him.
The Atlanta singer and songwriter visited the Carter Center to pay her respects to president who influenced her music and activism with his "vision for equality."
