Jimmy Carter — the 39th president of the United States — has recently celebrated multiple record-breaking milestones: The 40th anniversary of his inauguration was in 2017, and he joined George H.W. On Friday, at the age of 94 years and 172 days, Carter will also become the longest-living president in U.S. history. Before taking office as president, he served as a state senator in Georgia and as governor. After leaving the White House in 1981, Carter, then 56, and his wife, Rosalynn, returned to their hometown in southern Georgia. “Both President and Mrs. Carter are determined to use their influence for as long as they can to make the world a better place.

Source: Washington Post March 21, 2019 20:48 UTC