Remembering Jimmy Carter and his ties to Cleveland
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Former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral is Thursday at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100, was known for his views on human rights and philanthropy and for his avid support of music.
- He also had various connections to Cleveland.
Flashback: Carter stopped here while on the presidential campaign trail in 1976.
- During that time, he seriously considered former astronaut and Ohio Sen. John Glenn as a candidate for vice president before ultimately choosing Minnesota Sen. Walter Mondale.
Zoom in: When Carter ran for a second term, he debated Republican candidate Ronald Reagan at the Cleveland Convention Center's Music Hall on Oct. 28, 1980.
- The 90-minute, nationally televised debate was sponsored by the League of Women Voters.
In 2010, while on a flight to Cleveland to promote his book, "White House Diary," Carter developed an upset stomach and was hospitalized at MetroHealth Medical Center.
- The 85-year-old was released two days later after recovering from a gastric viral infection.
State of play: During the lead-up to the Republic National Convention in 2016, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame opened "Louder Than Words," an exhibit showcasing the connection between music and politics.
- The exhibit included an interview with Carter, who spoke about music's role in the anti-war movement and the artists who influenced him, such as Bob Dylan.
What's next: Coverage of Carter's state funeral begins around 8 or 9am on most news networks.
- He will be buried Thursday evening at his home in Plains, Georgia.