- Carter was president of the US from 1977 to 1981
- Former president has set many age-related records for a US president
- Carter also became a noted humanitarian after he left the White House
Jimmy Carter, who was president of the USA from 1977 to 1981, has turned 100 – making him the first US president to make that milestone.
Still loving
Carter has lived in hospice care in Georgia since February 2023. His grandson, Jason, said in September the former president was still “having experiences and laughing, loving.”
The former president – a Democrat – also has plans to vote for Kamala Harris in the forthcoming US election, his grandson added, as reported by the BBC.
After making money as a peanut farmer, Carter entered politics in the 1960s, first as state senator in Georgia, going on to be governor of Georgia from 1971-75. He then served one term as president from 77-81. After leaving the White House, he became noted for his humanitarian work – including receiving a Nobel Peace Prize.
Carter has also helped to raise awareness of the benefits of hospice care since he was moved into the specialist accommodation.
Age-related records
Carter holds several age-related records concerning US presidents. For instance, he has the longest surviving period after relinquishing the post – currently 43 years. He also had the longest marriage of any president – he was wed for 77 years, before his wife, Rosalynn, died in 2023.
However, Carter is not the oldest person to hold the office of president. That distinction goes to the current incumbent, Joe Biden, who was 78 when he was sworn in. the previous record holder was Ronald Reagan, who was 77 when his second term in office ended in 1988.
Currently there are six living US presidents: Carter, Biden, Donald Trump, Barak Obama, Bill Clinton and George W Bush.
Meanwhile the youngest president in US history was Theodore Roosevelt, who was 42 when he took office after the assassination of William McKinley.
