Carter has always been a 'a moral force for a nation,' President Joe Biden said.
Carter has always been a"a moral force for a nation," President Joe Biden said.Jimmy Carter and his hometown of Plains celebrate the 39th president's 100th birthday's 100th birthday, the North Lawn of the White House on Tuesday featured a display that includes the number "100" with the message "Happy Birthday President Carter."Carter, who entered home hospice care in February 2023, became on Tuesday the first former U.S. president to live to be 100.
Biden praised Carter as one of "the most influential statesmen in our history" and praised the successes of the Carter Center. "The moral clarity you showed throughout your career showed through again. And your commitment through the Carter Center and the Habitat for Humanity, you're solving conflicts, advancing democracy, preventing disease, so much more. It's transforming the lives of people, not only at home, but around the world," Biden said.
Biden also talked about how this is a bittersweet birthday for Carter, as this is the first birthday he has since the death of his wife Rosalynn Carter. Rosalynn Carter died in November 2023 at the age of 96."We know this is the first birthday without Rosalynn. It's bittersweet, but we also know she's always with you. She's in your heart. She'll never go away, she may be gone, but she's always going to be with you," Biden said.
"Jill and I send to you and your incredible family our love and God continue to bless you, Mr. President," Biden said. "You've been a good friend."
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