Oct 01 Jimmy Carter turns 99 at home with his family as tributes flow in from around the world By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Jimmy Carter has always been a man of discipline and habit. But the former president broke routine Sunday, putting off his practice of quietly watching church services online to instead celebrate his 99th birthday with his wife, Rosalynn, and their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren… Continue reading
May 30 Watch 5:59 How Rosalynn Carter reduced stigma around mental health and caregiving By William Brangham Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has been diagnosed with dementia. That news comes about three months after it was announced her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, was moving into hospice care. Caregiving has been a major focus of Mrs. Carter’s… Continue watching
May 30 Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, family says By Bill Barrow, Associated Press The family says it's sharing the news hoping to prompt conversations at kitchen tables and in doctor's offices that could help people and their families get the support they need. Continue reading
Mar 20 Watch 7:34 New claim about Iran hostage crisis sabotage may change narrative of Carter presidency By Geoff Bennett, Cybele Mayes-Osterman, Ali Schmitz, Ian Couzens In 1980, a prominent Republican sought to sabotage then-President Jimmy Carter's re-election by asking Middle Eastern leaders to get a message to the Iranians; keep the American hostages until after the election and Reagan will give you a better deal. Continue watching
Mar 19 Watch 6:34 Expert analyzes new account of GOP deal that used Iran hostage crisis for gain By John Yang, Kaisha Young, Juliet Fuisz The Iran hostage crisis consumed the last year of the Carter presidency, contributing to a perception of weakness. Saturday, a new allegation surfaced that Ronald Reagan's campaign worked to prevent the U.S. hostages from being freed before Election Day. Gary… Continue watching
Feb 19 Fond remembrances pour in after Jimmy Carter enters hospice care By Jeff Martin, Associated Press, Maysoon Khan, Associated Press/Report for America Dozens of well-wishers made the pilgrimage Sunday to The Carter Center in Atlanta, as prayers and memories of former President Jimmy Carter's legacy were offered up at his small Baptist church in Plains, Georgia, a day after he entered hospice… Continue reading
Feb 18 Former President Jimmy Carter, 98, begins hospice care at home By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Former President Jimmy Carter, who at 98 years old is the longest-lived American president, has entered home hospice care in Plains, Georgia, a statement from The Carter Center confirmed Saturday. Continue reading
Oct 01 Watch 2:35 News Wrap: Ukraine retakes city in area Putin illegally declared part of Russia In our news wrap Saturday, Russian forces are retreating from the city of Lyman in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine, the Biden administration secured a prisoner swap with Venezuela that freed seven Americans, Las Vegas marks the five-year anniversary… Continue watching
Oct 01 Watch 4:23 News Wrap: California to mandate COVID vaccine for schoolchildren In our news wrap Friday, California announced the nation's first statewide COVID-19 vaccination mandate for schoolchildren. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh tested positive for COVID-19. The high court said he is fully vaccinated and shows no symptoms. The United… Continue watching
Jul 05 Watch 15:37 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter reflect on 75 years of marriage, the state of American politics By Judy Woodruff, Geoffrey Lou Guray Former first lady Rosalynn Carter is now 93, and former President Jimmy Carter is 96, making him the longest-living president in American history. This week, on July 7, marks their 75th wedding anniversary, another record among U.S. presidents. They sat… Continue watching