The hostages were, indeed, released, with Carter himself traveling to West Germany to greet the Americans on their way home, just one day after he left the White House. Related: Jimmy and Rosalynn ...

“Jimmy and Rosalynn got Jesus and it ... the famous picture in front of the White House with Begin and Sadat and Carter signing the Mideast Treaty Accords which still holds.

Throughout his time in office, former President Jimmy Carter remained deeply committed to his Baptist faith. So much so, that he made time to teach Sunday school at a Washington, D.C., church.