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Speaking in a soft, southern voice and exchanging embraces with her panelists, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter won high praise Friday-the biggest coming from her husband. "If the Carter Center hadn't done anything in the past 25 years...except Rosalynn's mental health initiatives, it would have been worthwhile," former President Jimmy Carter said during the panel. … 0 Comments
Imelda Marcos, the former First Lady of the Philippines was quite of fan of President Jimmy Carter. Or Vice President Mondale, depending on whom you ask. Carter and Mondale exchanged affectionate banter Friday evening at the Georgia Center a reception held in honor of Mondale and his wife Joan. … 0 Comments
Former President Jimmy Carter had a three word answer for what to do with the U.S. prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. "Close it down," he said in response to a University student's question about the military prison where hundreds of terror suspects are being held without charges by the U. … 0 Comments
The oldest living President, his first lady and a Supreme Court justice are just a few of the political heavy-weights that will make an appearance in Athens this weekend. In celebration of the 30th anniversary of his inauguration, President Jimmy Carter - and some of the most notable names in U. … 0 Comments
JIMMY CARTER Born in 1924 in Plains,Ga., James E. Carter would serve his country as a naval officer, Georgia state senator, governor and later president. In domestic affairs President Carter dealt with energy shortages by decontrolling domestic petroleum prices. … 0 Comments
Even a presidential motorcade - complete with a former first lady - won't shake up students this weekend. Although almost 500 guests are expected to attend a campus conference with former President Jimmy Carter, "it should not affect the students on Friday as they go about their day," said Kathy Pharr, assistant vice president for finance and administration. … 0 Comments
Former Vice President Walter Mondale had harsh words for the current vice president Friday during the first panel of the conference honoring President Jimmy Carter. "I think [Dick] Cheney has stepped way over the line," said Mondale, during a panel session called The Carter Reforms of the Vice Presidency. … 0 Comments
Under bright lights in a nearly empty auditorium, six University students tried to turn months of work into a three-minute speech. Wednesday night, some fidgeted, some yawned, a foot poked out from under the table skirting. Most used notes, reading from cards or binders. … 5 Comments
