Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States of America, celebrated his 100th birthday on Tuesday, becoming the first US president to reach the century mark.
Carter, who began hospice care at his home more than 19 months ago, continues to defy expectations with his resilience and longevity.
Carter marked the milestone at the home he and his late wife, Rosalynn Carter, built in the 1960s in his hometown of Plains, Georgia.
The celebration included a private lunch with around 20 members of his extended family, according to reports from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
In a tribute video posted on social media, President Joe Biden praised Carter as a “beloved friend” and “one of the most influential statesmen” in American history.
“Your hopeful vision of our country, your commitment to a better world, and your unwavering belief in the power of human goodness continue to be a guiding light for all of us,” Biden said
