Six days of funeral observances for former President Jimmy Carter began Saturday in Georgia, where he died ... Carter will lie in repose for the public to pay respects around the clock.

When Jimmy Carter ran for president, he was barely known outside of his home state. He had served in the Georgia State Senate and as governor of Georgia, but was far from a household name. What gave momentum to his campaign and endeared him to the youth ...

The nation's 39th president is buried alongside his late wife in the same town where they were born, lived most of their lives and died.

Thursday's services capped six days of remembrance for Carter, who died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100. Following the honors in Washington, it was his wish to be buried in his hometown of Plains, next to his beloved wife of 77 years, Rosalynn Carter.

The late U.S. president was remembered during his state funeral as a man who put honesty and kindness above partisan politics.

"Love is what taught him and told him to preach the power of human rights, not just for some people, but for all people,” Jason Carter said.

Looking back on Jimmy Carter’s 100 years of life, a common theme is his love for his wife and how they inspired each other.

Jimmy Carter, who passed away at age 100 on December 29, was America’s oldest living president. State funeral rites for Carter began on Saturday in Plains, Georgia where he grew up. On Thursday (January 9),

Savannah State University professor recalls 2001 interview with former President Jimmy Carter for a local newspaper.

The official state funeral will be held on Thursday, Jan. 9 at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. All five living U.S. presidents are expected to attend.

The body of late US president Jimmy Carter was transferred in a grand and solemn military ceremony to the US Capitol, where it will lie in state until a national funeral later this week.