Jimmy Carter celebrates 100th birthday with family lunch and military flyover

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter celebrated his 100th birthday on October 1, 2024, becoming the first American president to reach this milestone. He marked the occasion in Plains, Georgia, with a family lunch and a military flyover featuring Navy F-18s. Carter, who has been in hospice care for over 19 months, spent his birthday at home, where he and his late wife Rosalynn lived since the 1960s. The local school hosted a concert and a naturalization ceremony for 100 new U.S. citizens in his honor. Despite his age, Carter remains politically active and plans to vote by mail in the upcoming election. His family noted his continued interest in politics, reflecting his long-standing commitment to civic engagement.