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What to know about former President Jimmy Carter's kids, grandkids

Former President Jimmy Carter was a father of four, grandfather to 12 and great-grandfather to 14 children when he died at age 100.
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Former President Jimmy Carter speaks to the congregation at Maranatha Baptist Church in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, April 28, 2019.
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Thousands wait in cold to bid farewell to Jimmy Carter

Mourners from as far away as Maine and California waited in the freezing cold for the chance to say goodbye to former President Carter.
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People gather to pay their respects as the casket of Jimmy Carter, the former U.S. president who died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100, lies in state at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, Jan 8, 2025.
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Jimmy Carter's casket departs National Cathedral

Jimmy Carter’s body will now head to his final resting place in Georgia after the funeral.
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VIDEO: Jimmy Carter's casket departs National Cathedral
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Andrew Young: Jimmy Carter had ‘tough mind and tender heart’

The former diplomat and activist spoke at the former president’s funeral at the Washington National Cathedral.
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VIDEO: Andrew Young: Jimmy Carter had ‘tough mind and tender heart’
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Notable moments as Trump sits with Obama, greets Pence at Carter funeral

Donald Trump shook hands with Mike Pence at Jimmy Carter's state funeral -- a notable exchange as the two men have not interacted publicly in years.
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Former President Barack Obama speaks with President-elect Donald Trump before the State Funeral Service for former President Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, Jan. 9, 2025.
January 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM

Biden’s eulogy for Jimmy Carter: He taught me ‘strength of character’

President Joe Biden delivered a eulogy for Carter, who died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100.
January 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
VIDEO: Biden’s eulogy for Jimmy Carter: He taught me ‘strength of character’
January 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM

Jason Carter: My grandfather ‘sang of the goodness of God’

Jason Carter, grandson of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, spoke at his grandfather’s funeral at the Washington National Cathedral.
January 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
VIDEO: Jason Carter: My grandfather ‘sang of the goodness of God’
January 9, 2025 at 4:18 PM

Walter Mondale’s tribute for Jimmy Carter delivered at funeral

Ted Mondale, son of the former vice president, delivered a tribute written by his father in 2015.
January 9, 2025 at 4:18 PM
VIDEO: Walter Mondale’s tribute for Jimmy Carter delivered at funeral
January 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM

Gerald Ford’s son delivers father’s tribute for Jimmy Carter

Steven Ford delivered a tribute written by his father for the former President Jimmy Carter.
January 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM
VIDEO: Gerald Ford’s son delivers father’s tribute for Jimmy Carter
January 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM

Jimmy Carter’s grandson: ‘He waged peace anywhere in the world’

Joshua Carter, the grandson of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, spoke at his grandfather’s funeral at the Washington National Cathedral.
January 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM
VIDEO: Jimmy Carter’s grandson: ‘He waged peace anywhere in the world’
January 9, 2025 at 3:12 PM

Trump pays his respects to Jimmy Carter at the Capitol

President-elect Donald Trump paid his respects to former President Jimmy Carter on Wednesday at the Capitol Rotunda.
January 9, 2025 at 3:12 PM
President-elect Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump pay their respects in front of the flag-draped casket of former President Jimmy Carter at the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, Jan. 8, 2025.
January 9, 2025 at 2:18 PM

Jimmy Carter to be laid to rest in state funeral

Former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral will take place at Washington National Cathedral, with President Joe Biden delivering the eulogy.
January 9, 2025 at 2:18 PM
VIDEO: Jimmy Carter to be laid to rest in state funeral
January 9, 2025 at 3:11 AM

Mourners brave cold to say goodbye to Jimmy Carter

Former President Jimmy Carter’s casket arrived at the Capitol Rotunda Tuesday and will remain there until his funeral at the National Cathedral, scheduled for Thursday.
January 9, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Former President Jimmy Carter’s casket arrived at the Capitol Rotunda Tuesday and will remain there until his funeral at the National Cathedral, scheduled for Thursday.
January 8, 2025 at 11:52 PM

Donald and Melania Trump pay respects to Jimmy Carter

President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump paid respects to former President Jimmy Carter as the 39th president lies in state inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.
January 8, 2025 at 11:52 PM
President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump paid respects to former President Jimmy Carter as the 39th president lies in state inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.
January 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM

Nation bids farewell to former President Jimmy Carter

The late president from Georgia is lying in state at the Capitol rotunda in Washington, D.C., ahead of a funeral service tomorrow.
January 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
VIDEO: Nation bids farewell to former President Jimmy Carter
January 8, 2025 at 9:27 AM

US longest-lived president, Jimmy Carter, lies in state in nation's capitol

Former President Jimmy Carter is lying in state in the Capitol Rotunda until Thursday morning after a day of somber and moving ceremonies in Georgia and Washington, D.C.
January 8, 2025 at 9:27 AM
VIDEO: US longest-lived president, Jimmy Carter, lies in state in nation's Capitol
January 7, 2025 at 11:16 PM

'Willing to roll up his sleeves to get the job done,' Speaker Johnson on Jimmy Carter

House Speaker Mike Johnson also commended Carter's commitment to service in his eulogy.
January 7, 2025 at 11:16 PM
VIDEO: 'Willing to roll up his sleeves to get the job done,' Speaker Johnson on Jimmy Carter
January 7, 2025 at 11:13 PM

Jimmy Carter’s casket arrives at the US Capitol

Former President Jimmy Carter’s casket, in a horse-drawn caisson, has arrived at the U.S. Capitol. Military body bearers will carry the casket into the Capitol Rotunda.
January 7, 2025 at 11:13 PM
VIDEO: Jimmy Carter’s casket arrives at the US Capitol
January 7, 2025 at 9:29 PM

Motorcade makes emotional stop at Navy Memorial

Former President Jimmy Carter’s motorcade made an emotional stop at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C., to honor Carter’s service as a lieutenant in the Navy.
January 7, 2025 at 9:29 PM
VIDEO: Motorcade makes emotional stop at Navy Memorial
January 7, 2025 at 8:16 PM

Jimmy Carter's casket arrives in DC

The former president's remains will travel through Washington, D.C., one last time before arriving at the U.S. Capitol on for a lying-in-state ceremony.
January 7, 2025 at 8:16 PM
VIDEO:  Jimmy Carter's casket arrives in DC
January 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM

Nation bids farewell to former President Jimmy Carter

Former President Carter will leave the Carter Center for the last time Tuesday and will be flown to Washington D.C. for a public visitation at the U.S. Capitol, ahead of his state funeral Thursday.
January 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
VIDEO: Nation bids farewell to former President Jimmy Carter
January 6, 2025 at 8:29 PM

Jimmy Carter lies in repose at Georgia’s Carter Center

ABC News' Steve Osunsami reports from Atlanta, where people are lining up to pay their respects to the former president.
January 6, 2025 at 8:29 PM
VIDEO: Jimmy Carter lies in repose at Georgia’s Carter Center
January 6, 2025 at 11:41 AM

Remembering Jimmy Carter's life and legacy 

Former President Jimmy Carter began his final journey from rural Georgia this weekend. Carter will lie in repose at the Carter Presidential Center until Tuesday. 
January 6, 2025 at 11:41 AM
VIDEO: Remembering Jimmy Carter's life and legacy 
January 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM

Remembering Jimmy Carter’s first project with Habitat for Humanity

Don Kao joins ABC News Live to discuss former President Jimmy Carter’s first project with Habitat for Humanity on his apartment.
January 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
VIDEO: Remembering Jimmy Carter’s first project with Habitat for Humanity
January 5, 2025 at 7:19 PM

Final goodbye to former President Jimmy Carter begins in Georgia

ABC News’ Steve Osunsami reflects on the life and legacy of former President Jimmy Carter on “This Week.”
January 5, 2025 at 7:19 PM
VIDEO: Final goodbye to former President Jimmy Carter begins in Georgia
January 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM

Jimmy Carter funeral underway as motorcade traverses through hometown

The six-day funeral for former President Jimmy Carter began on Saturday with the funeral motorcade making its way through his hometown of Plains, Georgia.
January 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM
VIDEO: Jimmy Carter funeral underway as motorcade traverses through hometown
January 5, 2025 at 2:25 AM

Motorcade arrives at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library for state funeral

The motorcade carrying former President Jimmy Carter’s casket arrives at his presidential library in Atlanta, Georgia, ahead of the state funeral.
January 5, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Motorcade arrives at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library for state funeral
January 5, 2025 at 2:03 AM

Jimmy Carter’s niece reflects on his legacy

Kim Fuller, niece of Jimmy Carter, reflects on her relationship with her uncle and his impact on the world.
January 5, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Jimmy Carter’s niece reflects on his legacy
January 5, 2025 at 1:53 AM

Friend of Carter family shares memories of the late president

Spencer Christian, a friend of the Carter family, reflects on his memories with former President Jimmy Carter.
January 5, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Friend of Carter family shares memories of the late president
January 5, 2025 at 1:37 AM

The legacy of Jimmy Carter and the Carter Center

Carter Center CEO Paige Alexander reflects on the legacy of the organization as funeral services for the former president get underway.
January 5, 2025 at 1:37 AM
The legacy of Jimmy Carter and the Carter Center
January 4, 2025 at 11:17 PM

Jason Carter speaks at state funeral of former President Jimmy Carter

Jason Carter, the grandson of Jimmy Carter, delivers the opening eulogy at the state funeral for the former president.
January 4, 2025 at 11:17 PM
VIDEO: Jason Carter speaks at state funeral of former President Jimmy Carter
January 4, 2025 at 10:51 PM

Former President Jimmy Carter's son speaks at state funeral

Former President Jimmy Carter's son, Chip Carter, thanked his parents for their service and sacrifice at Saturday's ceremony at the Carter Presidential Center.
January 4, 2025 at 10:51 PM
VIDEO: Former President Jimmy Carter's son speaks at state funeral
January 4, 2025 at 7:21 PM

Funeral ceremonies begin for President Jimmy Carter

The former president passed away at the age of 100.
January 4, 2025 at 7:21 PM
VIDEO: Funeral ceremonies begin for President Jimmy Carter
January 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Former President Jimmy Carter’s casket depart Phoebe Sumter Medical Center

A motorcade will take Former president Jimmy Carter's body from his hometown of Plains, Georgia, to Atlanta.
January 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
VIDEO: Former President Jimmy Carter’s casket depart Phoebe Sumter Medical Center
January 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM

Motorcade pauses at former President Jimmy Carter’s boyhood home

The motorcade carrying former President Jimmy Carter’s casket pauses at his boyhood home in rural Plains, Georgia.
January 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
VIDEO: Motorcade pauses at former President Jimmy Carter’s boyhood home
January 3, 2025 at 8:43 PM

Carter funeral may be attractive target for extremists, new security assessment warns

There are no known threats to the state funeral for Carter, but it is an attractive target "for violent extremists to attack," according to a new security assessment.
January 3, 2025 at 8:43 PM
U.S. flags, backdropped by the U.S. Capitol, fly at half-staff following the death of former President Jimmy Carter, in Washington, Dec. 30, 2024.
January 3, 2025 at 2:24 PM

Jimmy Carter funeral ceremonies to begin

The former president’s coffin will be carried through his hometown of Plains, Georgia, by his longtime Secret Service agents.
January 3, 2025 at 2:24 PM
VIDEO: Jimmy Carter funeral ceremonies to begin
January 3, 2025 at 6:43 AM

Carter's quest for Mideast peace didn't end with Camp David

As president, Jimmy Carter brokered the peace agreement that removed Israel’s most powerful enemy from the battlefield
January 3, 2025 at 6:43 AM
FILE - Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter looks at his watch upon arriving at Queen Alia International airport in Amman ,Jordan, on April 20, 2008. Earlier on his Middle East tour, Carter met with exiled Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal despite strong opposition from Israel and the White House. (AP Photo/Jamal Nasrallah, Pool, File)
January 2, 2025 at 8:11 PM

Trump says he will attend Jimmy Carter's funeral amid history of mutual criticism

President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to attend former President Jimmy Carter's funeral next week in Washington.
January 2, 2025 at 8:11 PM
President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump arrive on New Year's Eve at his Mar-A-Lago Club on December 31, 2024 in Palm Beach, Florida.
January 2, 2025 at 7:54 PM

Funeral plans for former President Jimmy Carter

"GMA" shares the latest on the death of former President Jimmy Carter, including details on memorials and funeral arrangements.
January 2, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Funeral plans for former President Jimmy Carter
January 2, 2025 at 6:47 AM

Carter reflected on 1980 Olympic boycott: ‘A bad decision’

It was a decision that robbed hundreds of athletes of their once-in-a-lifetime chance at Olympic glory
January 2, 2025 at 6:47 AM
FILE - F. Don Miller, executive director of the U.S. Olympic Committee, reads a resolution adopted by the U.S. Olympic Committee's House of Delegates to boycott the 1980 Summer Games in Moscow, in Colorado Springs, Colo., April 12, 1980. At left is Robert Kane, president of the U.S. Olympic Committee. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski, File)
January 1, 2025 at 9:15 AM

Jimmy Carter's grandson prepares his tribute to the former president

Jason Carter, one of the former president's 12 grandchildren, will deliver a eulogy at his funeral next week. The 39th president died on Sunday at the age of 100.
January 1, 2025 at 9:15 AM
VIDEO: Jimmy Carter's grandson prepares his tribute to the former president
January 1, 2025 at 2:08 AM

How Jimmy Carter remained 'Mr. Jimmy' to the people of his hometown

Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Ernie Suggs talks about the life and work of former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100.
January 1, 2025 at 2:08 AM
A sign is displayed in the small downtown, one day after the death of former US President Jimmy Carter in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, Dec. 30, 2024.
January 1, 2025 at 1:20 AM

Jimmy Carter’s enduring diplomatic legacy: ANALYSIS

The impact of his single-term foreign policy is still felt around the globe.
January 1, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, President Jimmy Carter and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin clasp hands on the north lawn of the White House after signing the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel, Mar. 26, 1979, in Washington.
December 31, 2024 at 9:41 PM

Jimmy Carter lived to 100 with hospice care. Why it may help some live longer

Former President Jimmy Carter spent nearly two years in hospice care before his death. Experts say hospice care may actually help certain patients live longer.
December 31, 2024 at 9:41 PM
In this Nov. 19, 2023, file photo, former President Jimmy Carter departs after the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church, in Plains, Georgia.
December 31, 2024 at 7:27 PM

Working alongside Jimmy Carter

Two Habitat for Humanity volunteers share their experience working alongside former President Jimmy Carter.
December 31, 2024 at 7:27 PM
December 31, 2024 at 5:42 PM

Jimmy Carter’s grandson reflects on former president’s legacy

Jason Carter joins “GMA” in an exclusive interview to talk about his grandfather’s life and legacy.
December 31, 2024 at 5:42 PM
VIDEO: Jimmy Carter’s grandson reflects on former president’s legacy
December 31, 2024 at 3:32 PM

From Guinea worm disease to mental health: Jimmy Carter's public health legacy

During and after his presidency, Jimmy Carter spent years working to advance global public health, including helping to nearly eradicate one disease.
December 31, 2024 at 3:32 PM
Former President Jimmy Carter, center left, and former first lady Rosalyn Carter, left, help administer a praziquantel pill to a child during a visit to Nasarawa, Nigeria, February 15, 2007.
December 31, 2024 at 3:21 PM

Funeral plans for former President Jimmy Carter revealed

There will be a state funeral for the 39th president in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 9 where President Joe Biden will deliver the eulogy followed by a private ceremony in Plains, Georgia.
December 31, 2024 at 3:21 PM
VIDEO: Funeral plans for former President Jimmy Carter revealed
December 31, 2024 at 2:33 PM

Jimmy Carter's grandson talks former president's life, legacy

Former President Jimmy Carter died at age 100 on Sunday.
December 31, 2024 at 2:33 PM
In this Oct. 27, 2014 file photo, Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate and State Sen. Jason Carter campaigns with his grandparents, former first lady Rosalynn Carter and former U.S. President Jimmy Carter in Columbus, Ga.