PLAINS, Ga. — Former President Jimmy Carter, a lifelong public servant and humanitarian, reached his 100th birthday on Oct. 1, becoming the first U.S. president to reach the century mark. As he celebrates this milestone, political leaders and community members from across the country are taking to social media to honor his legacy and wish him well.
From his small hometown of Plains, Georgia, where he has spent most of his life, to the global stage, Carter is being celebrated not just for his time in the White House but also for his decades of humanitarian work and advocacy through the Carter Center. Many are reflecting on his commitment to peace, democracy, and public health, which has left an indelible mark worldwide.