Habitat for Humanity International

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Habitat for Humanity; floor joists

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter sawing lumber as part of a construction project for Habitat for Humanity, an organization that builds homes for the poor and homeless. The Carters became involved with the organization after leaving the White House.

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(From left) Trisha Yearwood, Garth Brooks, Jimmy Carter, and Rosalyn Carter at a...

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Habitat for Humanity; floor joists

Habitat for Humanity; floor joists

Floor joists being constructed for a Habitat for Humanity project in Harvey, Illinois.

U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Photographer's Mate Douglas E. Waite (Image no. 060517-N-3342W-002)

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter sawing lumber as part of a construction project for Habitat for Humanity, an organization that builds homes for the poor and homeless. The Carters became involved with the organization after leaving the White House.

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter sawing lumber as part of a construction project for Habitat...

© Mark Peterson—Corbis/Getty Images

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