Lesser/Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, attach siding to the front of a Habitat for Humanity home in LaGrange, Georgia in 2003. For many, building homes for Habitat for Humanity is a once or twice in a lifetime experience.

From building thousands of homes to nearly eradicating a debilitating disease, Jimmy Carter's post-presidential charity work has become one of the most defining aspects of his legacy.

Jimmy Carter was the only remaining president who was in office in the 1970s. Now, only one president who served during the 20th century is alive. Air traffic controllers ordered a chartered flight carrying Gonzaga University men's basketball team to stop as it neared a runway where another plane was taking off.

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Those who eulogized former President Jimmy Carter at his funeral in Washington, D.C., highlighted his impact in the U.S. and around the world. CBS News' Major Garrett breaks down the funeral's most impactful moments.

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

The next time you’re marveling at the ruins at Sweetwater Creek State Park in Lithia Springs or standing in awe of the place known as “Georgia’s Little Grand Canyon," you might want to whisper a simple “thank you" to President Jimmy Carter.