Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Jimmy Carter turns 100

Former President Jimmy Carter turns 100 today, Oct.1.President Joe Biden heralded Carter as “a voice of courage, conviction, compassion.Former President Jimmy Carter turns 100 today, Oct.1.President Joe Biden heralded Carter as “a voice of courage, conviction, compassion.

Carter, who has been in hospice care since February 2023, is the oldest president in American history. Carter’s grandson, Jason Carter, said that his Grandfather was “holding on”  to vote for Kamala Harris. And though his body may be weak tonight, his spirit is as strong as ever. Carter’s grandson, Jason Carter, said that his Grandfather was “holding on”  to vote for Kamala Harris. And though his body may be weak tonight, his spirit is as strong as ever. 


Carter, a Democrat, oversaw key milestones at home and abroad, including the Camp David Accords, a peace agreement between Egypt and Israel, an and the creation of the Department of Energy and the Department of Education Education. It is perhaps the actions of his post-presidency that have defined Carter’s legacy of service to others, the promotion of democracy abroad.

















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