Jimmy Carter

2024 - 10 - 1

Jimmy Carter Turns 100: The Peanut Farmer Who Outlasted the Presidency!

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Celebrate with us as we dive into the life and legacy of the oldest former US president, Jimmy Carter, as he turns the big 1-0-0!

Former President Jimmy Carter has officially turned 100, marking a remarkable milestone not only as the first former U.S. president to reach this age but also as a beacon of resilience in hospice care. Born on October 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia, Carter has lived over 80 of his years in his hometown. From peanut farming to the White House, and later to humanitarian efforts across the globe, Carter's life embodies tenacity and service, which resonates deeply with the American spirit.

This centennial celebration has sparked an outpouring of tributes and fond memories from around the world, spotlighting his work in humanitarian aid and environmentalism. Not only has he made significant contributions as the 39th president, but Carter's post-presidency years have also showcased his unwavering commitment to improving lives through various philanthropic projects. Former President Joe Biden even chimed in on the festivities, expressing his deep admiration for Carter's legacy, saying, "I admire you so darn much!"

Besides a presidential legacy, Carter has fascinatingly overlapped with the lives of 17 other U.S. commanders-in-chief. Can you imagine the stories he'd tell over a cup of tea about his interactions with their varied leadership styles? And what if he had secured a second term instead of losing to Ronald Reagan in 1980? Speculation about how that era might have transformed modern America adds a whimsical twist to this celebration, sparking imaginations and conversations all over.

As people around the world celebrate Carter's 100th birthday, his hometown of Plains even hosted an annual Peanut Festival in honor of this iconic leader. Thousands of children united in sending heartfelt birthday cards to their beloved president, reminding us all of his enduring charm and impact!

And for the record, did you know that Jimmy Carter was the first U.S. president to be born in a hospital? Additionally, he has received a total of 8 Grammy Awards for his spoken word albums! Now, that's what we call a legacy that keeps on giving!

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Jimmy Carter turns 100, the first former president to do so (CBS News)

Former President Jimmy Carter has defied the odds in hospice care and reached his 100th birthday.

Former US president Jimmy Carter celebrates 100th birthday (Braintree and Witham Times)

The Georgia Democrat and 39th president was born on October 1 1924 in Plains, where he has lived more than 80 of his 100 years.

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What Jimmy Carter taught me about leadership (Fast Company)

The many recent tributes to President Jimmy Carter on the occasion of his 100th birthday today highlight his work as a humanitarian, environmentalist, ...

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100-year-old Jimmy Carter's life has overlapped with these 17 other ... (NBC Bay Area)

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, has lived long enough to overlap with 17 other commanders-in-chief.

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What if Jimmy Carter had a second term? '80s would have been very ... (Newsweek)

What if, instead of losing to Ronald Reagan in 1980, Carter, who turned 100 on Tuesday, had secured a second term as president?

Jimmy Carter's hometown of Plains, Ga., celebrates the former ... (WJCT NEWS)

The annual Peanut Festival in Plains celebrated Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday over the weekend. Carter turns 100 Tuesday -- making him the oldest living ...

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Photos: As Jimmy Carter celebrates his 100th birthday, a look ... (WHRO)

Former President Jimmy Carter speaks to the congregation at Maranatha Baptist Church before teaching Sunday school. Paul Hennessy. /. NurPhoto via Getty Images.

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Former President Jimmy Carter turns 100: A look back at his legacy (ABC News)

Jimmy Carter is celebrating his 100th birthday on Tuesday, marking another milestone for the former U.S. president and Nobel Peace Prize-winning humanitarian.

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Former President Jimmy Carter turns 100: What to know about his ... (WLS-TV)

Rosalynn Carter died on Nov. 19, 2023, two days after the Carter family announced publicly that their matriarch had started hospice care as well. She was later ...

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Thousands of kids made cards for Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday ... (CNN)

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president and a proud peanut farmer from Plains, Georgia, just turned 100, the first president to do so. In honor of his birthday, ...

Former President Jimmy Carter Turns 100 Years Old Today (The Carter Center)

ATLANTA — Today, The Carter Center and the world celebrate the 100th birthday of former President Jimmy Carter. As the longest-living U.S. president in ...

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Biden celebrates Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday: 'I admire you so ... (CNN)

President Joe Biden offered a 100th birthday greeting to former President Jimmy Carter, celebrating a predecessor he said he admires “so darn much.”

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U.S. Embassy Cairo Celebrates President Jimmy Carter's 100th ... (U.S. Embassy in Egypt)

On Monday September 30, U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Evyenia Sidereas attended the opening ceremony of the exhibit that included a film screening of ...

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Former US president Jimmy Carter celebrates 100th birthday (CNA)

Nobel laureate Jimmy Carter, who has lived longer than any United States president in history, celebrates his 100th birthday on Tuesday (Oct 1).

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Jimmy Carter, former US president, turns 100 (BBC News)

Carter, a Democrat who served in the White House from 1977 to 1981, has spent the past 19 months in hospice care in his home state of Georgia. But the former ...

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Family, supporters celebrate Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday (KXLF Butte News)

Former President Jimmy Carter turns 100 on Tuesday, and his family and supporters are marking the occasion by rallying for the causes close to Carter.

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Jimmy Carter Turns 100: Birthday Greetings to a Man Who Has More ... (WhoWhatWhy)

He took a unique route to redemption, building up the most exemplary post-presidency in American history.

Jimmy Carter and his hometown of Plains celebrate the 39th ... (Corsicana Daily Sun)

Former president Jimmy Carter has reached his 100th birthday. It is the first time an American president has lived a full century and marks a milestone in a ...

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Jimmy Carter celebrates milestone 100th birthday with hometown ... (KCBY.com 11)

The former president was born Oct. 1, 1924 in Plains, where he has lived more than 80 of his 100 years.

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Celebrating President Jimmy Carter, Rice's 80th commencement ... (Rice News)

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter turns 100 Tuesday, and Rice University is taking a look back at the 39th commander-in-chief's connection to the ...

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Photos: As Jimmy Carter celebrates his 100th birthday, a look ... (KUAR)

Former President Jimmy Carter speaks to the congregation at Maranatha Baptist Church before teaching Sunday school. Paul Hennessy. /. NurPhoto via Getty Images.

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Longest living former US President Jimmy Carter turns 100 (Aljazeera.com)

Carter served only one term but built lasting legacy of promoting human rights, including through criticism of Israel.

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Jimmy Carter and his hometown of Plains celebrate the 39th ... (KRMG)

ATLANTA — (AP) — Jimmy Carter reached his 100th birthday Tuesday, the first time an American president has lived a full century and the latest milestone in ...

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Portland family remembers President Jimmy Carter's sleepover at ... (OPB News)

On May 4, 1978, President Jimmy Carter stayed overnight at the Portland home of Janet and Paul Olson. The event created big crowds, Secret Service ...

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Jimmy Carter and his hometown of Plains celebrate the 39th ... (KRMG)

He served one presidential term from 1977 to 1981 and then worked more than four decades leading The Carter Center, which he and his wife Rosalynn co-founded in ...

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Photos: As Jimmy Carter celebrates his 100th birthday, a look ... (Public Radio Tulsa)

Former President Jimmy Carter speaks to the congregation at Maranatha Baptist Church before teaching Sunday school. Paul Hennessy. /. NurPhoto via Getty Images.

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Jimmy Carter becomes the first former US president to turn 100 (The Guardian)

Fellow presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama wish Carter well, praising him as 'a moral force for our nation and world'

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Jimmy Carter at 100: A century of changes for a president, the US ... (Wilmington News Journal, OH)

Georgia Gov. Jimmy Carter, right, and Delaware Gov. Sherman Tribbitt say hello to Atlanta Braves Hank Aaron, left, following a rain canceled game with the ...

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Trump makes dig at Jimmy Carter on his 100th birthday (PBS NewsHour)

Even on former President Jimmy Carter's centennial, former President Donald Trump could not pass up reprising his longstanding jab at the Georgia Democrat.

The B-52s, Carlene Carter and others play concert for Jimmy ... (KUAR)

Former President Jimmy Carter turned 100 on Tuesday. Some of his favorite musicians recently celebrated the man dubbed the "rock 'n' roll president."

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Jimmy Carter: A Centennial Assessment: I thank him for his long ... (The Beacon)

Presidential scholars mostly consider Carter to have been a mediocre president. In two of his four presidential years, the unemployment rate averaged above 7 ...

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Jimmy Carter wore a sweater — and ignited years of Republican ... (Malone Telegram)

Less than two weeks into his presidency, Jimmy Carter sat before a crackling fire in a cardigan sweater and asked Americans to make sacrifices in the face ...

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Jimmy Carter Turns 100 (CT News Junkie)

Dave Granlund's cartoons, appearing at CTNewsJunkie via CagleCartoons.com, have appeared in the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Christian Science Monitor, ...

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As ex US president Jimmy Carter turns 100, video of him on a flight ... (Hindustan Times)

Former US president Jimmy Carter turned 100 and a video of him greeting passengers on a commercial flight has gone viral. | Trending.

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Jimmy Carter At 100: 39th POTUS' On Screen, 'SNL,' 'Agro' & More (Deadline)

Former president Jimmy Carter left a legacy on pop culture in addition to U.S. politics.

The Elders honour Jimmy Carter on his 100th birthday (The Elders)

The Elders take great joy in wishing their dear friend and Elder Emeritus Jimmy Carter a happy 100th birthday. His lifelong commitment to peace and justice, ...

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Jimmy Carter birthday flyover honors his Navy service (Stars and Stripes)

The former president's time as a naval officer was honored Tuesday in Plains, Ga., when four U.S. Navy Super Hornets conducted a flyover to celebrate his ...

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