Jimmy Carter: Successes and Failures Abroad (1977 – 1981)

America’s 39th president, James Earl “Jimmy” Carter Jr., died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia. At 100 years old, Carter was the oldest living president in U.S. history. From his family farm in rural Georgia to the White House–and then back again—Jimmy Carter's story is one of the greatest dramas in American politics. Tune in tonight at 8PM for a special encore presentation of JIMMY CARTER, the definitive biography from American Experience | PBS. | PBS North Carolina

America’s 39th president, James Earl “Jimmy” Carter Jr., died on December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia. At 100 years old, Carter was the oldest living president in U.S. history. While the successes of Carter's one term in office were overshadowed by gas lines, inflation, and a hostage crisis, his legacy has largely been shaped by his post-presidential accomplishments as peacemaker and champion for the poor. 🇺🇸 Stream JIMMY CARTER online or in the PBS app. | American Experience | PBS