One of the world’s most complex regions hosted the humble Southerner’s biggest triumph and most stinging defeat, as seen on front pages of The Washington Post.

At the time, many blamed Carter for not bringing the US hostages in Iran home. But one Marine says he saved his life.

The nation continues to honor former president Jimmy Carter. The man once known as a "Washington Outsider" was welcomed back to the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday

Former diplomat of the US Department of State, William Jordan speaks about who was Jimmy Carter. Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. President, is being honored with the pageantry of a state funeral in the nation’s capital.