Carter becomes the first president to reach 95th birthday

Former President Carter celebrated his 95th birthday on Tuesday, becoming the first U.S. president to reach that age.

He was born in Plains, Ga., on Oct. 1, 1924. Carter, a Democrat, served in the White House from 1977-1981.

His one term in office was marked by inflation and the Iran hostage crisis, but since leaving office he has had a notable influence with his humanitarian work.

{mosads}He founded the Carter Center in 1982 with his wife, Rosalynn Carter, and has also participated in a number of projects with Habitat for Humanity. He earned the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. Carter has also taught at Emory University for about 37 years, recently receiving tenure for the work.

The Associated Press reported that the 39th president did not have a public celebration planned for his birthday and CNN reported that he would spend the day at home with his family.

Carter recently became the longest-living U.S. president, surpassing former President George H.W. Bush, who died last year.

Carter has occasionally weighed in on current politics, recently saying there should be an age limit on the presidency and that it would be a “disaster to have four more years of Trump.”

The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta was marking the event Tuesday with 95-cent museum admission, extended hours and a screening of the film “Smokey and the Bandit.” 

Happy 95th Birthday, President Jimmy Carter! May you enjoy the day and celebrate many more! (Baby Jimmy with his mother, Lillian, @CarterLibrary collection; portrait-card from @CarterCenter) @OurPresidents pic.twitter.com/6UtNFYy58D

— Jimmy Carter Library (@CarterLibrary) October 1, 2019