Former President Jimmy Carter celebrated his 100th birthday on Tuesday, becoming the first U.S. president to reach such a milestone. Carter, who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981, has a long history of public service, also serving as a state senator and governor of Georgia.
His hometown of Plains, Georgia, arranged a celebration to honor his life, including a military flyover and a community concert. The White House displayed a tribute to Carter, and current President Joe Biden praised him for his commitment to a better world. Other former presidents, including Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, also extended birthday wishes to Carter, highlighting his lifetime of service and dedication to humanitarian causes.
Various elected officials from Georgia and beyond posted tributes to Carter, recognizing his contributions to the nation and the world. Carter’s lasting legacy as a moral force and champion of human rights was reiterated by those who honored him on this special occasion. The U.S. Naval Institute also acknowledged Carter’s unique distinction as the only U.S. president to have graduated from the Naval Academy.
Despite Carter’s admission to end-of-life hospice care in 2023, he has reached a significant milestone in becoming a centenarian. The outpouring of love and admiration from fellow politicians and the public underscores his enduring impact and the respect he commands across party lines for his lifetime of service and dedication to making the world a better place.
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