Jimmy And Rosalynn Carter Receive Posthumous Honor That Is A Nod To Their Lifelong Dedication To Plains, Georgia
"From the Plains Peanut Festival to the Governor’s Mansion, to the White House—and to communities around the globe—they remained grounded and humble, and Plains always remained home in their hearts.” ...
Longtime Carter friend says Thursday’s Maranatha service will be Plains’ farewell to the president
After the State Funeral in Washington, President Carter’s body will be flown home to Georgia, and to the final farewell in his beloved hometown of Plains. A central piece of that last goodbye will be ...
Former President Jimmy Carter will lie in repose in Georgia: Updates
From Plains to Atlanta, mourners in Georgia will pay their respects to Jimmy Carter. The service begins six days of funeral ...
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Quiet reflections on a homegrown president from the folks in Plains
PLAINS, Ga. — To the world, he was a former president and global humanitarian. But here in this quiet Southern town, Jimmy Carter was something altogether more — a Sunday school teacher ...
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Even Without Its Most Famous Son, Carter’s Hometown Remains a Destination
Plains, Ga., joins a collection of other small towns known for their part in presidential history. That can provide a steady source of tourism. By Christina Morales Reporting from Plains ...
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Jimmy Carter laid to rest in Plains, Georgia, after funeral service in Washington
followed by burial at the family's peanut farm in Plains, Georgia. The plane carrying Carter's remains landing Thursday around 3:30 p.m. at Lawson Army Airfield, Fort Moore, Georgia. There will be ...
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"He was the same man all the time": Plains locals, visitors reflect on Carter's humility
Lowden, along with friend Carlette Wesley-Gainous, visited Plains on Monday to feel connected and grounded to a man they admired for his faith, humility and service, the pair said. From President, to ...
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Hundreds line streets of Plains to honor Jimmy Carter's funeral procession
"I think he was the finest man that ever served in office," said Randy Fenley, who traveled from Macon, Georgia for the procession. From Plains: "He was the same man all the time": Plains locals, ...
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American Insights: The greatness of Jimmy Carter
The crowd roared, stymieing the opening words of an awkward statesman from Georgia who stood before the Democratic National ...
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Jimmy Carter's niece aims to keep telling the story of her uncle in his hometown of Plains
PLAINS, Ga. — Plains, Georgia is where Jimmy Carter’s story began, and it is where he will be buried. But his story is by no means over. His legacy lives on, and people in Plains will make ...
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"He was the same man all the time": Plains locals, visitors reflect on Carter's humility
"That's awe-inspiring to me." Jimmy and Plains:The lines blur between Jimmy Carter and Plains, Georgia. A trip shows how they made each other The Harper family was one of many who visited Plains ...