how his life outside the White House proves he’s long been ahead of his time
- Written by Timothy Minchin, Professor of History, La Trobe University
On October 1, Jimmy Carter, the United States’ 39th president, turns 100.
Carter’s longevity is notable. In 2024, centenarians make up just 0.003% of the US population, and 78% of them are women.
Carter is the first US president to reach the landmark age and the longest-living former US president by some margin. His 77-year marriage to...
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