Jimmy Carter, an advocate of human rights and democracy, also served for years in the Navy, including helping prevent a nuclear disaster.

Former President Jimmy Carter, who lived to be 100, was honored by the Navy with a submarine named after him, reflecting his lifelong dedication to service.

World leaders react to the death of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president, who strived to improve the lives of Americans and people around the world for decades after his presidency.

President Carter is a national asset and force for this country,” Machinist’s Mate Auxiliary 2nd Class Jahlen Mathis said. USS Jimmy Carter Executive Officer Lt. Cmdr. Jacob Cates said “This ...

Jimmy Carter observes submariners in the main control room of submarine USS K-1 sometime between June and October 1952. (Navy photo) Carter's military career was not without its challenges.

Today, Carter is memorialized in the Seawolf-class nuclear attack submarine USS Jimmy Carter, with its home port in Bangor as part of Naval Base Kitsap.

Monday, Sept. 29, 2003. The display highlights Carter's naval career. Bartholomew is the captain of the USS Jimmy Carter, a new attack submarine named for the former president. (Photo: ELLIOTT ...

“She is the woman I love who has been my wife for 58 years,” Carter said to the audience. The president first arrived at the Submarine Base in Groton in June 1948. He served aboard the USS ...

He was a distinguished public servant, who served his country first as a Navy submarine officer after graduating from the Naval Academy (and has a nuclear submarine, the USS Jimmy Carter ...