In his own words: Carter had ‘fear for our democracy.’

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Jimmy Carter Has a Top-Secret Navy Submarine Named After Him

The former president, who served aboard submarines as a young naval officer, was “in awe” when he learned the capabilities of the U.S.S. Jimmy Carter.

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How Jimmy Carter’s Legacy Evolved After His Presidency

The 39th president left the White House with his popularity in tatters. But four decades later, he is judged more kindly, in part for what he did after leaving office.

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Among Presidents, Jimmy Carter Was the Odd Man Out

Jimmy Carter’s relationship with his successors in the Oval Office, both Republicans and fellow Democrats, was generally tense because of his outspokenness. That never mattered to him.

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After the Presidency, Shaking Hands and Teaching Sunday School

Once he left the White House in 1981, Mr. Carter became known for his striking accessibility and his sense of humility.

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Jimmy Carter Funeral: Tentative Plans Will Play Out Over the Next Eight Days

Plans include lying in state at the U.S. Capitol and a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral.

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Covering Carter: Seeing Hope Restored in Africa

A Times reporter visited a clinic in Ethiopia that provided life-changing treatment with the support of Jimmy Carter.

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Covering Carter: A Reporter Recalls the President’s Personal Side

In private, Jimmy Carter could be appealing and unassuming, according to a reporter who covered his presidency for The Times.

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Jimmy Carter Opened the White House to the Music He Loved

The Allman Brothers kick-started his candidacy and Willie Nelson smoked marijuana at the White House. Mr. Carter’s tastes were a confluence of strategy, generational change and forthright appreciation.

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From Peacemaking to Nuclear Reactor Management, Jimmy Carter’s Era Was Rarely Slow

A single week in 1979 underscored just how eventful Mr. Carter’s presidency really was.

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