Jimmy Carter Celebrates 99th Birthday at Home with Family and Tributes for His Post-Presidency Humanitarian Work

Jimmy Carter celebrated his 99th birthday at home in Plains, Georgia with his wife Rosalynn and extended family. He broke his usual routine of watching church services online.
The Carter Center held a naturalization ceremony for 99 new American citizens from 45 countries to honor Carter's birthday.
Carter has defied expectations by surviving health issues in recent years. He is the longest-lived U.S. president.
Carter has received an outpouring of tributes highlighting his global humanitarian work after leaving the White House.
The celebration reflects on Carter's life spanning major historical events and societal challenges that in some ways endure today.

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Posted 10/1/2023, 7:51:15 PM