1: Former President, JIMMY CARTER. Since leaving the White House, Carter has become one of America's leading elder statesmen. He has led numberous peace delegations to many war stricken countries through the Carter Center which he founded in 1982. Carter and his associates work to resolve conflict, promote democracy, protect human rights, and prevent disease and other afflictions. Carter has written eleven books, including the national bestseller, "Always a Reckoning"(Times Books). In his most recent book, "Living Faith"(Times Books) he shares personal experiences about how his religious faith has helped him through the most challenging times of his life. He demonstrates how people of all faiths can find common ground in serving God and one another. Carter and his wife, Rosalynn are regular volunteers for Habitat for Humanity and live in Plains, Georgia. Carter who served from 1976-1980 was the nation's 39th President.
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