The following is from the introduction to LIFE’s special tribute issue, Jimmy Carter: A Noble Life, which is available online and at newsstands.

See how fashion, family life, sports, holiday celebrations, media, and other elements of pop culture have changed through the decades.

Explore 1960s within the LIFE photography vault, one of the most prestigious & privately held archives from the US & around the World.

Experience LIFE's visual record of the 20th century by exploring the most iconic photographs from one of the most famous private photo collections in the world.

See photographs and read stories about global icons - the actors, athletes, politicians, and community members that make our world come to life.

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Explore History within the LIFE photography vault, one of the most prestigious & privately held archives from the US & around the World.

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