Happy 100th Birthday to former president Jimmy Carter!
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James Earl Carter, Jr., who served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981 made history today by becoming the oldest living former president in US history. Although he lost his wife, Rosalynn Carter, last year, he has broken another record that is very near and dear to his family’s heart. After being diagnosed with terminal cancer back in 2015, President Carter entered hospice care in February of 2023 and wasn’t expected to live much longer. However, 19 months later, the former president is still on this earthly plane to celebrate his Happy 100th Birthday.
“People ask how my grandfather’s doing, and he’s remarkably, basically, in the same position he’s been in since he went into hospice, and that was 19 months ago now,” Jason Carter said of his grandfather. “And when he went into hospice, we thought it was a matter of days, weeks, really. And, of course, we’re not in charge. He is very physically diminished.… He can’t do much on his own. But he is emotionally engaged and still having experiences and laughing, loving.”
Jason added that the 100-year-old patriarch is no longer awake every day and that even though his family can’t always predict the state he will be in, they’re beyond grateful to see him reach this incredible milestone.
“[He’s] experiencing the world as best he can as he continues through this process,” Jason said.
On Sunday, President Biden delivered a great, big Happy 100th Birthday wish to President Jimmy Carter.
“Mr. President, you’ve always been a moral force for our nation and the world. I recognized that as a young senator. That’s why I supported you so early,” Mr. Biden said in a message.
“Even after you left office, the moral clarity you showed throughout your career showed through again in your commitment through the Carter Center and Habitat for Humanity – resolving conflicts, advancing democracy, preventing disease, and so much more,” Mr. Biden continued.
Calling Mr. Carter “one of the most influential statesmen in our history,” Mr. Biden added: “Put simply, Mr. President, I admire you so darn much. You’ve been a good friend.”
On behalf of the grateful citizens of the United States, HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY, PRESIDENT CARTER!
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Happy 100th Birthday, President Carter.
Yes indeed, it is an extraordinary thing. But I have seen it happen a few times.
The will to Live is beyond words that I could ever use to describe!
A person can be critically ill and not expected to live too much longer. Their family takes the person home to care for them, expecting them to pass away sooner rather than later. But through it all that “dying” relative actually out-lives his or her primary caregiver!?! 🤔
Happy 100th Birthday Mr. President!