Carter is celebrating his birthday seven months after entering hospice care. He is the oldest-living former president in U.S. history.
President Joe Biden, who was a U.S. senator during Carter's 1977 to 1981 presidency, honored the former leader in a video message on X.
Happy 99th birthday, President Carter! You’ve inspired so many people around the world with your leadership, character, and commitment to service. Michelle and I hope you have a wonderful birthday and send our best wishes to you and Rosalynn. pic.twitter.com/a4WaKeVM9e The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, thanked the former president in a video message for all he has done to"help the health of the health of the world's people.
Carter stunned gatherers when he passed by in an SUV driven by a Secret Service agent, while holding hands with his wife Rosalynn of 77 years.Celebrations set for Sunday at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta happened a day earlier to avoid potential disruptions due to a government shutdown — which ended up being avoided.
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