Jimmy Carter Was Right About Materialism but, Alas, Wrong About Us

“Too many of us now tend to worship self-indulgence and consumption,” he said in his 1979 “Crisis of Confidence” speech. If only we had listened.

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Another Way Jimmy Carter Bested His Fellow Presidents

The longest-lived president also wrote more best-selling books than any modern president — and had the fewest written about him.

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Jimmy and Rosalynn’s Relationship Was a Constant Through Wins and Losses

Their partnership withstood the glare of political campaigns and the strains of raising a family. As their world inevitably narrowed in the dusk of life, the couple came to rely on their bond even more.

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Carter the Critic Didn’t Spare His Successors

Jimmy Carter defied the unwritten rule of former presidents: Don’t criticize the occupant of the Oval Office.

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When Jimmy Carter Visited the South Bronx

Mr. Carter made a ‘sobering’ trip to the South Bronx to reinforce his commitment to urban areas. Other leaders would follow.

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Jimmy Carter’s Pivotal Role in an Israel-Egypt Peace Deal

Mr. Carter was a lifeline to stalled talks by mediating a summit at Camp David in 1978.

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Jimmy Carter’s Children and Siblings Carved Varied Paths Through Life

Mr. Carter’s brother hawked Billy Beer and got tied up with the Libyans. His daughter was arrested while protesting the C.I.A. His grandson sought to follow him as governor of Georgia.

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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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