Jimmy Carter lies in state at the U.S. Capitol as Americans pay their respects

Former President Jimmy Carter is being remembered in six days of state funeral events.

• Jan 8, 2025

Jimmy Carter, former president and Nobel Peace Prize winner, dies at age 100

Former President Jimmy Carter built a legacy as a tireless champion for peace.

• Dec 30, 2024

Rosalynn Carter, former first lady, dies at age 96

The Carter Center said she died "peacefully, with family by her side" on Sunday, Nov. 19, at her home in Plains, Georgia.

• Nov 19, 2023

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter enters home hospice care

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, who has dementia, is entering home hospice care like her husband, The Carter Center said.

• Nov 17, 2023

Jimmy Carter receiving hospice care, Carter Center says

The former president made the decision after a series of short hospital stays, the Carter Center said in a statement.

• Feb 20, 2023

Former President Jimmy Carter impacted many, including Marylanders, through Habitat for Humanity

After his presidency, former President Jimmy Carter became known for building homes with Habitat for Humanity all over the world.

• Feb 20, 2023

'He cared about people': Plains, Georgia community impacted by Former President Carter, who entered hospice care

Americans of all ages and political backgrounds are sending prayers to former President Carter and his family as he enters the last phase of his long and storied life.

• Feb 19, 2023

Naval Academy renames building after Jimmy Carter

A building at the U.S. Naval Academy that had been named after a leader in the Confederate Navy was renamed Friday in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, who graduated from the academy in 1946.

• Feb 17, 2023

Jimmy Carter Treated For Dehydration During Habitat Build

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is being treated for dehydration in Canada, where he's helping build houses for Habitat for Humanity.

• Jul 13, 2017

Carter Says Presidential Candidates Are 'Quite Unpopular'

Former President Jimmy Carter said Monday that both major presidential candidates are "quite unpopular."

• Aug 22, 2016

Jimmy Carter: World At "Turning Point," Must Commit to Peace

Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter said Monday that the world is at a "turning point in history" and governments must choose policies of peace and human rights over war and human suffering.

• Jun 20, 2016

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Reveals He Has Cancer

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter says he has cancer and will undergo treatment at an Atlanta hospital.

• Aug 12, 2015

New Play 'Camp David' Retraces 1978 Peace Accord

Thirty-six years after President Jimmy Carter made peace between Egypt and Israel, "Camp David" is now both history and theater.

• Apr 4, 2014

CBS Local Presidential Forum: Obama/Romney: Duke It Out Over Energy And Health Care

The two presidential candidates were asked a question by CBS Local about Obamacare vs. Romneycare and asked them to talk about the similarities or differences between the two plans.

• Oct 15, 2012

CBS Local Presidential Forum Obama/Romney: Square Off Over Education And Energy

Today on the CBS Local forum, Romney and Obama were asked: What will you do to make the U.S. more energy independent?

• Oct 12, 2012