Jimmy Carter

One Key Biscayne resident recalls an encounter with the late former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who was was known for his decades-long support of Habitat For Humanity. Maureen Ruggiero remembers Carter's genuine support for the organization, raising millions and building homes in Miami.

The Minnesota Democrat was President Jimmy Carter's vice president and the Democratic nominee for president in 1984. He's lauded for humor and transforming the vice presidency, but also for decency.

The 39th president has had a string of recent health challenges. He was released from the hospital last week after an operation to relieve pressure on his brain following two recent falls.

Former President Jimmy Carter, 95, was admitted to Emory University Hospital on Monday evening for the procedure. He was accompanied by his wife, Rosalynn.

The Carter Center said the former president was preparing to go turkey hunting when he fell in his home. It added that he is now "recovering comfortably" after undergoing surgery.

Trump called Carter on Saturday, the first time the two had spoken, Carter said. He said Trump told him that he is particularly concerned about how China is "getting ahead of us."

The 92-year-old former president was working with the charity in Canada when he "became dehydrated" and was taken to a hospital Thursday. Carter says to "keep building," according to the group.