Georgia and world celebrates 39th president's birthday
'It inspires us to achieve more': How Plains, Georgia celebrated Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday
Apple, Google PlayGeorgia native Jimmy Carter made history Tuesday. He became the first U.S. president to turn 100-years-old.Sign up for our NewslettersCarter's hometown of Plains held a series of celebrations for him on Tuesday.
Jimmy Carter and his hometown of Plains celebrate the 39th president’s 100th birthday
Longtime friends, family and fans of Jimmy Carter milled around his hometown of Plains to celebrate his 100th birthday on Tuesday, the first time an American president has lived a full century and the latest milestone in a life that took the Depression-era farmer’s son to the White House and across
Jimmy Carter at 100: Georgia and the world celebrates the 39th president's birthday
One hundred years ago today, Jimmy Carter was born on a small peanut farm in Plains. Georgia. His humanitarian work and expectation-defying rise changed the world.
Jimmy Carter turns 100: Carter's long relationship with Plains, Georgia
After every honor, triumph, or temporary setback, Jimmy Carter always returned to his hometown. In Plains, Ga. he was among old friends, sharing chores and teaching Sunday school at the Maranatha Baptist Church.
Parades and peanuts: Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday to be celebrated in Plains, Georgia
“The Carters have a lot of milestones,” said Jill Stuckey, a Plains resident and superintendent of the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park. “They were the longest-married presidential couple at 77 1/2 years, and now he is the longest-living U.S. president.”
Jimmy Carter Day declared in Georgia as former President celebrates 100th birthday
Georgia has officially declared Jimmy Carter Day in honor of the former president's 100th birthday on Tuesday. It marks the historic milestone of the first time a US president has reached their 100th birthday.
Jimmy Carter's roots run deep in the small Georgia town of Plains
In Plains, Ga., you can still find Jimmy Carter's childhood home, his old school and even his campaign headquarters when he ran for president in 1976.
‘A moral force for a nation.’ Georgia’s Jimmy Carter celebrates his 100th birthday
Jimmy Carter (right) attends his surprise 90th birthday party in Plains. The former president will celebrate his 100th birthday on Oct. 1. (AJC 2014) Curtis Compton/[email protected] TNS Former Democratic President Jimmy Carter,
"He carried the value of Plains with him" residents talk about the legacy of Jimmy Carter
Former President Jimmy Carter grew up on a farm just outside the town of Plains, Georgia, a community where his legacy continues to inspire visitors.
Hometown hero turns 100: Jimmy Carter's centennial birthday bash to take over Plains, Georgia
The former peanut farmer and onetime Georgia governor, known for a strong sense of modest decency, returned post-presidency to the rural hamlet – with a population of approximately 600 – and has remai
‘Haitians are kind people’: Meet one citizen of 100 from the Plains Naturalization Ceremony
In the town of Plains on Tuesday, 100 new American citizens were welcomed in a Naturalization Ceremony held during Former President Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday.
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Officials give update on storm damage, recovery efforts
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