The Carter Center
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Founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter & Rosalynn Carter with @EmoryUniversity, the Center wages peace, fights disease, & builds hope worldwide.
Joined October 2009
Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia.
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Venezuela’s 2024 presidential election did not meet international standards of electoral integrity and cannot be considered democratic. Statement: Declaración:
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Clarification from former U.S. President Jimmy Carter: . "I have not discussed the border wall with President Trump, and do not support him on the issue.” -- Jimmy Carter.
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Our co-founder, former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia. For more information:
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"One person, standing on principle, can make a positive difference in the lives of many.”.-Jimmy Carter. On Presidents Day and every day, we are grateful for the privilege of being part of President Carter’s ongoing commitment to serving humanity.
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Former President Jimmy Carter is 100 years old today! Join us in honoring our visionary co-founder, America’s humanitarian-in-chief. No other U.S. president has lived so long or done so much good for so many after leaving office.
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The Carter family is sharing that former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia. She continues to live happily at home with her husband, enjoying spring in Plains and visits with loved ones. Full statement:
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Jimmy Carter celebrates his 98th birthday at a parade in his hometown of Plains, Georgia!
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Wonderful to see Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter out today for the 25th annual Peanut Festival parade in Plains! . It’s a beautiful day for a ride in the red convertible given to them by Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood. ☀️🥜
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We invite you to leave messages of support for former First Lady Rosalynn Carter and the Carter family here:
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We’re so grateful to Presidents Biden, Obama, Bush, and Clinton for contributing messages for President Carter’s 100th birthday concert. The audience was thrilled! Today, on President Carter’s actual birthday, we’re delighted to share excerpts from those with the world.
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Beautiful day for President & Mrs. Carter to enjoy a ride through the Plains Peanut Festival! And just a week before he turns 99. We’re betting peanut butter ice cream is on the menu for lunch!.#JimmyCarter99.
Can y’all see who is in this car? God Bless Former President Jimmy Carter and Former First Lady Carter for making the #plainspeanutfestival parade this year!!! Happy early birthday to him! #JimmyCarter99
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Wishing Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter a joyful 77th wedding anniversary! The Carters married on this day in 1946 in their hometown of Plains, GA. Photo Credit: Jimmy Carter Library
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Beautiful moments from the service at Washington National Cathedral this morning honoring former President Jimmy Carter.
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Jason Carter greets his grandfather, former President Jimmy Carter, after giving a moving tribute to his grandmother, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, at Tuesday’s service at Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church.
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President Carter turns 99 today! Thank you, @POTUS, for this heartfelt birthday tribute! #JimmyCarter99.
President Jimmy Carter, you remain the spirit and the heart of the American people. It’s a great honor to know you and to have worked with you. Jill and I wish you a happy birthday.
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Statement from former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn Carter on children separated from their parents at the border:
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Love this #JimmyCarter99 birthday tribute from Jimmy Carter’s close friend @WillieNelson (via IG).
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Read Rosalynn, a beautiful poem written by President Carter in 1995.
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The motorcade accompanying Mrs. Carter made stops in Americus, Georgia, this morning. At Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, past and current members of Mrs. Carter’s Secret Service detail escorted the hearse. The motorcade is now headed to Atlanta.
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It’s 99 days until Jimmy Carter’s 99th birthday! We look forward to celebrating our favorite humanitarian on October 1!. #JimmyCarter99
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Thank you, @POTUS, for the lovely birthday tribute to President Carter. It's an honor to have you celebrate this monumental day with us, and we cherish the friendship you hold with President Carter.
Happy 100th Birthday, President Carter. To put it simply: I admire you so darn much.
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Today, we salute all who have served and continue to serve. President Carter is deeply proud of his service as a naval officer. Happy #VeteransDay!
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Thank you, @POTUS, for the lovely words about President Carter. He deeply valued your friendship and support over the years.
Over six decades, Jill and I had the honor of calling Jimmy Carter a dear friend. But, what’s extraordinary about Jimmy Carter, though, is that millions of people throughout America and the world who never met him thought of him as a dear friend as well.
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Current and former agents of President and Mrs. Carter’s Secret Service detail walk alongside the hearse as it departs Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia, this morning. The ceremony honored the significant role the team had in the late president’s life.
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Happy #98thBirthday Jimmy Carter🎂🎉! Born #OTD in 1924, President Carter is a peanut farmer turned politician & then worldwide humanitarian. A man of the people, he's dedicated his life to #humanrights & democracy. To celebrate, share a birthday message:
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The Carter Center will provide updates about ceremonies and activities to honor the life of President Carter as they become available here and soon on the official Carter Family Tribute Site (. Read our statement:
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STATEMENT FROM FORMER U.S. PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER. (corrected).
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We really appreciate all the kind words we’ve received from President Carter’s admirers. If you’d like to send messages of support to President Carter and his family, we invite you to do so here:
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The Carter Center staff is deeply saddened by the death of our visionary co-founder, former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn Carter:
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Wish President Carter a Happy #98thBirthday! . Send President Carter your birthday greeting on our special wall on Celebrate his remarkable life of service & feel free to include a favorite photo/quote HERE: #jimmycarterbirthday
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Grandson Jason Carter said this about President Jimmy Carter today at his state funeral: “He was the same person, no matter who he was with or where he was, and for me that's the definition of integrity.”
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Inspiring message from one President to another. Thank you, @BillClinton, for the sweet birthday wishes for President Carter! It means a lot. #JimmyCarter99
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A special birthday message just went up on the North Lawn of the White House from the Bidens for a former resident here. President Carter turns 99 Sunday. #JimmyCarter99
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Thank you, @BarackObama, for the birthday wishes for President Carter and wonderful picture! This means so much to us. #JimmyCarter99.
Happy 99th birthday, President Carter! You’ve inspired so many people around the world with your leadership, character, and commitment to service. Michelle and I hope you have a wonderful birthday and send our best wishes to you and Rosalynn.
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The Carter family and staff from both The Carter Center and the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum pay their respects to former First Lady Rosalynn Carter at the first formal ceremony commemorating her life of service to our nation and the world.
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President Carter’s family extends heartfelt thanks to everyone for their love and support.
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Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter were treated to a drive-by birthday parade outside their home in Plains, Ga., today!. It was organized by members of the local community and Maranatha Baptist Church.
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After his inauguration in 1977, President and Mrs. Carter shocked the world by exiting their limo and striding down Washington's Pennsylvania Ave. On Tuesday, their family mirrored that iconic act by walking behind his caisson on the same street.
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We’re loving all the heartfelt messages pouring in for President Carter! Thank you so much, Martin Sheen for your incredible birthday wishes. #JimmyCarter99
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Visit the official tribute site for Rosalynn Carter and learn more about her lifetime of service that has made a difference in the lives of so many.
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Happy 96th birthday to former First Lady Rosalynn Carter! Her historic commitment to mental health and to making the world a better place inspires us every day. #FirstLadyofMentalHealth
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We are overwhelmed by the love for President Carter on his 100th birthday! Enjoy this fun compilation of messages from some of music and television’s biggest stars!.#JimmyCarter100
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The Carter Center calls upon Venezuela’s National Election Commission to immediately publish the presidential election results at the polling station level. Statement: Declaración:
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Former President Jimmy Carter returns to Georgia, his final resting place.
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The motorcade paused at the Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm in Archery, Georgia, where Karen Barry and Randy Dillard of the National Park Service rang the farm bell 39 times to commemorate President Carter’s service as the 39th U.S. president.
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President @JoeBiden eulogized former President Carter today at the Washington National Cathedral: “To young people, to anyone, in search of meaning and purpose, study the power of Jimmy Carter's example.”
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“We are thrilled to congratulate our beloved hometown #AtlantaBraves for winning their 3rd World Series in our lifetime!” – Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter . Below is a 2015 kiss-cam photo of the Carters at a Braves game. 📷John Bazemore / AP
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THANKS to all who wished President Carter a happy #98thBirthday! He spent the afternoon with his wife, Rosalynn, at a parade in his hometown of Plains & ended the day watching his favorite MLB team, the @Braves. Check out all the birthday messages here:
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Sign the official Carter family online condolence book and get ceremony updates at
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Join us today as we celebrate the remarkable life of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. Watch her tribute videos here:
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Thank you, @TrishaYearwood and @GarthBrooks, for your lovely rendition of John Lennon's "Imagine" during Tuesday’s tribute service for former First Lady Rosalynn Carter at Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church.
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Statement from Jimmy Carter on the passing of Walter Mondale is below.
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Thank you for the kind words, President Clinton.
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Georgians, including schoolchildren, pay tribute to former First Lady Rosalynn Carter along the motorcade route to Atlanta.
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Georgia State Patrol Honor Guard keeps vigil over the casket of Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia, late Tuesday night.
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Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter voted by mail on Oct. 16, two weeks after he turned 100. He has voted consistently since the 1940s. #BeAVoter
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The Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta welcomed President Carter and his family this afternoon at a moving ceremony. President Carter is now lying in repose at the Center and the public is invited to pay their respects until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7.
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“We have to inspire our children and grandchildren to take on challenges and risks that at first may seem to be overwhelming, or even impossible. They need to understand that the only failure is not trying.” - President Carter. Happy Presidents Day!
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A poignant memorial service Tuesday in Atlanta celebrated former First Lady Rosalynn Carter’s devotion to her family and her lifetime of achievements.
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Family and friends of the Carters gathered for a private funeral service to celebrate the life of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Ga. Wednesday morning.
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Statement from The Carter Center on President Carter's Health
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A big thanks to all the midshipmen and faculty at the U.S. Naval Academy for your enthusiastic birthday wishes for alumnus President Carter!.
We wish a happy 100th birthday to President James Earl Carter, Jr. '47, and 39th President and Commander in Chief! President Carter’s legacy is forever cemented as the ultimate example of our mission to develop our nation’s leaders. #jimmycarter100 #jimmycarter @USNavy
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Today we celebrate the life and legacy of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter on what would be her 97th birthday. We think of her kindness and compassion for people from all walks of life and are honored to continue her groundbreaking work in mental health. Photo: @CarterLibrary
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Former U.S. Presidents Launch "One America Appeal" to Help Hurricane Victims #OneAmericaAppeal #Harvey
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President Carter had one of the most famous smiles in the world. We hope this montage makes you smile, too.
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STATEMENT FROM FORMER U.S. PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER ON THE PASSING OF HANK AARON
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This Presidents Day, we honor the memory of former President Jimmy Carter. The world said goodbye to him last month, but his legacy endures through the Carter Center's efforts to wage peace, fight disease, and build hope.
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STATEMENT FROM FORMER U.S. PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER ON CURRENT U.S.-NORTH KOREA RELATIONS. Full statement here:.
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All of us at The Carter Center wish President Jimmy Carter a very happy 99th birthday! We’re proud to work each day for the mission of peace, health, and hope you and First Lady Rosalynn Carter started four decades ago. Love and best wishes from your devoted fans. #JimmyCarter99
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FORMER U.S. PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER DISCHARGED FROM EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
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Ted Mondale, the son of former Vice President Walter Mondale, delivered a eulogy for President Jimmy Carter that was written by his father, who famously said, “We told the truth, we obeyed the law, and we kept the peace.”
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Thank you President Biden and @FLOTUS Jill Biden for your kind and thoughtful words. Your support means so much to us.
To our friends Jimmy and Rosalynn and to their family – Jill and I are with you in prayer and send you our love. We admire you for the strength and humility you have shown in difficult times. May you continue your journey with grace and dignity, and God grant you peace.
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Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter had many great accomplishments in their lives, but their 77-year marriage may have been the greatest. Cheers to a partnership for the ages. #HappyValentinesDay
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“I can tell you without any equivocation that the number one abuse of human rights on earth is the abuse of women and girls.”. During TED Talk 2015, President Carter addressed the mistreatment of women and girls across the world. #HumanRightsDay.
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Thank you, @SecretService, for this moving tribute to President Carter and for protecting him and his family through the years.
The Secret Service offers heartfelt condolences on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. His commitment to peace, human rights and service touched countless lives, leaving a legacy of integrity and grace. It was an honor to protect him and his family.
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Merry Christmas! We hope your holiday is filled with happiness!
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This International Women’s Day, we pay tribute to our co-founder, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. We remember her kindness and compassion for all humanity and are honored to continue her trailblazing work in mental health and human rights.
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The Hon. Andrew Young told the audience at Washington National Cathedral that President Carter was a blessing from God and that his spirit will remain with us. “He may be gone, but he ain’t gone far.”
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The Carter Center commemorates the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and his tireless fight for civil and human rights and a better society. #MLKDay
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This beautiful resting place is surrounded by a memorial garden designed by Mrs. Carter and overlooks a pond where the Carters liked to fish.
NEW: Final resting place for President and Mrs. Carter in Plains, GA. First photos released with consent of the family by the National Park Service. The site is set to become open for visitors at a later date. @JimmyCarterNPS
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PRESIDENT CARTER ADMITTED TO EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL - Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter was admitted to Emory University Hospital this evening for a procedure to relieve pressure on his brain, caused by bleeding due to his recent falls.
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