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Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter: A Remarkable Post-Presidency

Driven by an unwavering vision of peace and human rights, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter founded The Carter Center in 1982 and worked for decades to empower and improve the lives of the world's poorest and most forgotten people.

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A nongovernmental organization, The Carter Center has helped to improve life for people in more than 80 countries by resolving conflicts; advancing democracy and human rights; preventing diseases; and improving mental health care.

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    Carter Center interns develop important skills and make career-enhancing connections while contributing to the organization's global mission.

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    A Hero's Sendoff

    Beautiful images reveal how legions of admirers bade farewell to former President Jimmy Carter, whose state funeral was steeped in ceremonial tradition.