The 39th U.S. president aimed to quash the debilitating water-based infection before he died. Through the Carter Center's work, he came tantalizingly close, lowering the number of yearly cases from 3.

Follow live updates and the latest news as the nation honors Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States.

Only three family members spoke during the funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington, but many more attended the services and are expected in Plains. Ga.

All of Jimmy Carter's living successors were in attendance at Washington National Cathedral, with President Joe Biden, the first sitting senator to endorse his 1976 run for the White House, delivering a eulogy.

Jimmy Carter has a total number of four children with Rosalynn Carter, the youngest being their only daughter, Amy Carter. Here's how old she is now.

Maura Healey is requesting a moment of silence on Thursday to honor the life of former President Jimmy Carter.

Jimmy Carter, whose official state funeral will be held Thursday in Washington, D.C., was introduced to Chicago at a South Shore church during the 1976 presidential campaign. He later returned to work on a Habitat for Humanity project in West Garfield Park,

Amy Carter, the only daughter of 39th president of the United States Jimmy Carter, will be back in the spotlight today for her father's national funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., after years of leading a largely private life. But, her college years in New England were anything but private.

US President Jimmy Carter has been credited with "laying the groundwork" for the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland. Carter, 100, died on December 29 and was laid to rest during a State Funeral on January 9.

President Biden delivered a eulogy to former President Jimmy Carter at the National Cathedral service, noting the 39th president's faith and dedication to service.

Garth Brooks performed alongside wife Trisha Yearwood during President Jimmy Carter’s funeral amid the country singer’s ongoing scandal