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When former President Jimmy Carter and first lady Rosalynn Carter left the White House in 1981, their leadership continued. In March 1984, the Carters volunteered with a then-little-known organization near their home called Habitat for Humanity, solidifying a partnership that spanned decades. Habitat for Humanity International CEO Jonathan Reckford spoke about the couple’s extraordinary 35-year partnership with the organization.
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