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Jimmy Carter's grandson pays tribute as he reaches milestone birthday, 8 months after entering hospice

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Jimmy Carter's grandson Jason Carter pays tribute on his 99th birthday Nearly eight months after first announcing he would receive hospice care, Jimmy Carter -- the oldest living former president in History -- turned 99 years old on Sunday and his grandson Jason Carter is marking the occasion by celebrating his legacy. "I think his time in the private sector and the work that he did at the Carter Center, really spending his life among the most marginalized and poorest people in the world and believing in their power to change their own lives and in the power of human rights for them and democracy for them, will be the biggest part of his legacy," the younger Carter, a former state senator and gubernatorial candidate, told ABC News. The Carter Center, founded by Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, in 1982, spreads the belief that "human rights apply to everyone" -- a mission the Carters see as "truly their life's work," according to Jas...

Jimmy Carter makes rare public appearance, days before his birthday and 7 months after starting hospice

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Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter made an appearance at the Plains Peanut Festival on Saturday, days before his 99th birthday and while he receives hospice care Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, made a surprise appearance in their Georgia hometown on Saturday -- having largely retreated from the spotlight amid Health challenges. The Carters appeared at the Plains Peanut Festival, marking the first time they were seen publicly in more than seven month s. “Beautiful day for President & Mrs. Carter to enjoy a ride through the Plains Peanut Festival! And just a week before he turns 99. We’re betting peanut butter ice cream is on the menu for lunch! #JimmyCarter99,” the Carter Center wrote on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. (Peanut butter is a favorite of Jimmy Carter's.) At 98, he is both the oldest living and longest-lived U.S. president. He will turn 99 on Oct. 1. MORE: Jimmy Carter’s grandson pays tribute ahead of his 99th birthday The form...