White House Honors Carter's 99th Birthday Early with 'Happy Birthday' Display

White House has put up a "Happy Birthday President Carter" display on the North lawn for Carter's 99th birthday on Oct 1.
The display has 39 candles representing Carter as the 39th president.
Carter's birthday events moved up due to possible government shutdown on Oct 1.
Carter entered hospice care earlier this year, grandson says Carter and wife Rosalynn in final stages of life.
President Biden announced Carter asked him to deliver his eulogy when the time comes.

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Posted 9/30/2023, 1:11:00 AM