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In southwest Georgia, the hamlet of Plains is synonymous with former US president Jimmy Carter, a Democrat who grew up on a nearby peanut farm.

Jimmy Carter, who served as the 39th US president from 1977 to 1981 has achieved the rare feat of becoming the first former US President to turn 100. Never expecting to live this longer, Carter's long and illustrious journey reminds one of the importance of living a fulfilled and purposeful…

Fellow presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama wish Carter well, praising him as ‘a moral force for our nation and world’

Jimmy Carter holds a unique place in US politics: he is the oldest former president and a Nobel peace laureate, who left office under a cloud of unpopularity and has seen his star rise ever since.

The longest-lived president in US history hit another milestone on Tuesday when he turned 100 years old

Jimmy Carter celebrated his 100th birthday on Tuesday -- the first ever US president to reach the century mark and another extraordinary milestone for the one-time peanut farmer who found his way to the White House.

Carter served only one term but built lasting legacy of promoting human rights, including through criticism of Israel.

See Roll Call archival photos of former President Jimmy Carter, who celebrates a milestone on Tuesday — his 100th birthday.

Former President Jimmy Carter, at 100, continues to inspire with his humanitarian legacy and dedication to service despite health challenges.