5 Jimmy Carter Documentaries That Chronicle the Life, Legacy and Service of the Former President

5 Things to Know About Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, became one of the world’s most admired humanitarians after leaving office. Through Habitat for Humanity, he built homes for families in need, often working hand-in-hand with volunteers. In 2015, at age 90, Carter was diagnosed with melanoma that had spread to his brain and liver — but he went into remission after treatment. Even after breaking his hip and suffering a fall in 2019, he returned to a build site the very next day. His life stood