Politicians honor Jimmy Carter as he celebrates 100th birthday
Former President Jimmy Carter celebrated his 100th birthday on October 1, becoming the first U.S. president to reach this milestone. His hometown of Plains, Georgia, held a celebration featuring a military flyover and a community concert. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris shared birthday messages, highlighting Carter's contributions to peace and democracy. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declared October 1 as "Jimmy Carter Day" in honor of his legacy. Many other politicians, including former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, also paid tribute to Carter. They recognized his humanitarian work and lasting impact on the nation and the world.