Former President Jimmy Carter Makes Rare Public Appearance at 98 with Wife Rosalynn
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Jimmy Carter and wife Rosalynn made a rare public appearance at the Plains Peanut Festival in Georgia on Saturday. This was their first outing since Carter began hospice care 7 months ago.
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At 98, Carter is the oldest living and longest-lived U.S. president. He will turn 99 on October 1st.
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In February, Carter's office announced he would receive hospice care after multiple hospital stays. In May, Rosalynn was diagnosed with dementia.
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The Carters are the longest-married presidential couple, having wed in 1946.
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Carter's grandson said the former president is at peace, at home with Rosalynn as he nears 99. The family feels blessed to have had this time with him.