One of the nation’s first campaign consultants for hire, he advised leading Republicans, including President Gerald Ford, but Reagan was his prized candidate.

As history shows, the concept of America as an expansive global empire can be an intoxicating political force.

As a member of the elite, informal club of U.S. presidents past and present, Jimmy Carter was uniquely positioned to do important work for his successors, whether Democrat or Republican.

Carter went on to be defeated by Ronald Reagan in 1980, putting Carter and Ford both in the very exclusive club of one-term presidents. File: Former president Gerald Ford visits President Jimmy ...

Here’s a look at the life of Gerald R. Ford, the 38th president of the United States.PersonalBirth date: July 14,

The late President Gerald Ford commemorated his friend and fellow President Jimmy Carter in a touching eulogy that was read at Carter’s funeral Thursday by Ford’s son.

ATLANTA — Jimmy Carter and the man he beat for president, Gerald Ford ... mostly sidelined by the man who defeated him in 1980, Ronald Reagan, Carter was given several missions by Bush until ...

Gerald Ford’s son Steve Ford read his father's eulogy for Jimmy Carter at Thursday's funeral service, drawing a few smiles, laughs, and tears.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jimmy Carter and the man he beat for president, Gerald Ford ... sidelined by the man who defeated him in 1980, Ronald Reagan, Carter was given several missions by Bush until ...

In the 1970s, a conservative coalition came together to fight ceding control of the Panama Canal—proving the political potency of the issue.

But his age isn't remarkable for former presidents, nine of whom lived past 90. They include George H.W. Bush, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, John Adams, Herbert Hoover and Jimmy Carter, who recently died at 100. A look at some traditional — as well as a ...

They include George H.W. Bush, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, John Adams, Herbert Hoover and Jimmy Carter, who recently died at 100. A look at some traditional — as well as a few decidedly less ...