**Fatshimetry: Jimmy Carter’s 100th Birthday Celebration in Plains, Georgia**
Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday, celebrated in Plains, Georgia, marks a historic milestone as the first U.S. president to reach the 100th birthday. A former peanut farmer who worked his way to the White House, Jimmy Carter’s longevity has defied expectations, despite his recent stint in hospice care at home nearly 19 months ago.
On his birthday, Jimmy Carter plans to spend time at the home he built with his late wife Rosalynn in the 1960s in Plains. A family lunch, including about 20 members of his extended family, is on the agenda, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
President Joe Biden paid tribute to Carter in a video posted to his official X account, calling him a “beloved friend” and one of the “most influential statesmen” in American history. He praised Carter’s optimistic vision for the country, his commitment to a better world, and his unwavering belief in human goodness, emphasizing his universal significance.
Ms. Jill Biden announced that an exhibit would be installed on the White House lawn with the message “Happy Birthday, President Carter.”
Beyond his one-term presidency from 1977 to 1981, Carter served as a global mediator, rights activist, and dean of states, founding the respected Carter Center in 1982 to further his vision of global diplomacy. His tenure included the 1978 Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt, the establishment of diplomatic relations with China after a rapprochement initiated by President Richard Nixon, and the transfer of control of the Panama Canal to Panama.
“We are thrilled that the president of this small town is the only president to live to be 100,” said Jill Stuckey, superintendent of the National Park Service’s Jimmy Carter State Historic Site and a longtime family friend. Residents of Carter’s small hometown of Plains are proud to see this unique event taking place in their own backyard.
Jimmy Carter’s politically engaged nature remains, as evidenced by his continued interest in politics. His willingness to celebrate his 100th birthday and vote for Democrat Kamala Harris in November’s election is evidence of that. He will vote by mail, Stuckey said, emphasizing that his political activism has not changed.
In Plains, Carter’s influence remains prominent, despite a sometimes divided political landscape. Many residents show their support for Donald Trump, but it’s not uncommon to see a sign of his centennial celebration next door as well. His neighborhood with Plains residents, steeped in good values and faith, is what unites them around this esteemed man.
Jimmy Carter’s reaching this venerable age represents a historic milestone that rightly arouses admiration and respect. His career, marked by accomplishments…