Jimmy Carter turns 100 as he reflects on a century of change in the US and the world
Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. president, turns 100 today while under home hospice care in Plains, Georgia. He has witnessed significant population growth in the U.S. and worldwide, with the U.S. population increasing from 114 million in 1924 to about 330 million today. Carter's life has spanned major political and social changes, including the evolution of voting rights and immigration policies. He is set to cast a mail ballot for Vice President Kamala Harris, who could become the first woman and first person of South Asian descent in the Oval Office. Carter's presidency was marked by economic challenges, including inflation, which contributed to his departure from office. He has lived through 40% of U.S. history and has seen many presidents reach advanced ages, reflecting a trend of longer life expectancies.