Jimmy Carter turns 100, reflecting on a century of change in the U.S. and the world

Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. president, turned 100 on October 1, 2024. He remains under home hospice care in Plains, Georgia, where he was born. Carter has witnessed significant changes, including a tripling of the U.S. population and a quadrupling of the global population since 1924. Carter's life has spanned major political and social shifts, including the ratification of the 19th Amendment and the Voting Rights Act. He is now preparing 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. He added less than $300 billion to the national debt during his time in office. Carter has lived through 40% of U.S. history and has seen nine presidents serve since he left office.