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Essays on Jimmy Carter

These were written for the Opinion page to coincide with former President Carter’s 100th birthday on Oct. 1.

Jimmy Carter’s century: The one-term president from Georgia shaped the America we live in today - Stuart E. Eizenstat

Jimmy Carter’s lessons for America on his 100th birthday - Tara D. Sonenshine

How Joe Biden’s grace brought Jimmy Carter in from the cold - Elaine Povich

Why I, a conservative Republican, admire Jimmy Carter - Douglas Young

Wherever Jimmy Carter goes, there goes a good man - Corey Ryan Forrester

Remembering Jimmy Carter: The life story of the man from Plains

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