The former president Jimmy Carter He turned 100 on Tuesday.
Former President Jimmy Carter has defied the odds and as he officially turns 100, he attributes his longevity to the strong relationships he has had in his life and especially his marriage.
James Earl Carter, Jr., better known as Jimmy Carter, was the 39th president of the United States between 1977 and 1981. He has outlived every president in the country’s history, earning him the distinction of being the living former president of older age.
In 2019, Carter told People magazine who never expected to live that long: “It is difficult to live to be 95 years old.”
In February 2023, President Carter entered home hospice care after several hospital stays over the years, following his cancer diagnosis in 2015.
“I thought I had a few weeks left, but I felt surprisingly at ease,” he said during a press conference in 2015. “I have had a full life, I have thousands of friends… so I felt surprisingly comfortable, much more than my wife.”
What is your secret to living a long and happy life? He was asked on several occasions.
Carter said one secret is who she married. He and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, who died in November 2023 at age 96, supported each other.
When asked what she thinks helps people live longer, she told People: “I think the best explanation for that is marrying the best spouse: someone who takes care of you and gets involved and does things that challenge you and give you a boost.” keep them alive and interested in life.”
Married for 77 years, The former president and first lady did not have longevity in mindhe told People; They were simply looking for ways to serve their community and help each other.
The Carters celebrated their 77th wedding anniversary in July 2023 at their Georgia home, making them the longest-married couple.
“As I look back on his legacy, it has been truly wonderful to see the outpouring of support, respect and love,” grandson Jason Carter ’23 said.
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