Jimmy Carter turns 100, becoming first US president to reach milestone

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Former US President Jimmy Carter has turned 100, becoming the first sitting or former president to reach this milestone. He has been in hospice care at his home in Georgia for 19 months. Tributes have come from current and former presidents, including Joe Biden and Barack Obama, who praised Carter's influence and service through the Carter Center. Carter's presidency faced economic challenges but achieved notable foreign policy successes, such as the Camp David Accords and the SALT II treaty. He remains politically active and plans to vote in the upcoming election.


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