Jimmy Carter 100th Birthday Updates: White House to Honor Former President With ‘Happy Birthday’ Display

In honor of former President Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday, the North Lawn of the White House will feature a display including the number “100” with the message “Happy Birthday to President Carter,” according to the first lady’s office.

The exhibit will be installed the morning of Tuesday, October 1 and will remain on the North Lawn until the end of the day.

Carter, who entered home hospice care in February 2023, on Tuesday became the first former US president to live to be 100. The 39th president, who served from 1977 to 1981, is the longest-serving former chief executive in U.S. history.

President Joe Biden wished Carter a happy birthday in a new video from the White House.

“On behalf of the entire Biden family and the American people, happy 100th birthday,” Biden said. “Mr. President, you have always been a moral force for a nation in the world.”

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Biden said he admired Carter “so much” and said Carter was “a good friend.”

“Your hopeful vision for our country, your commitment to a better world, and your unwavering belief in the power of human goodness continue to be a beacon to us all,” Biden said.

Biden hailed Carter as one of the “most influential statesmen in our history” and praised the successes of the Carter Center.

“The moral clarity you have demonstrated throughout your career has been demonstrated once again. And your commitment through the Carter Center and Habitat for Humanity, you resolve conflict, advance democracy, prevent disease, and so much more, it transforms people’s lives, not just here, but around the world,” Biden said.

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Biden also talked about how it was a bittersweet birthday for Carter, as it is his first anniversary since the death of his wife Rosalynn Carter. Rosalynn Carter died in November 2023 at the age of 96.

“We know this is the first anniversary without Rosalynn. It’s bittersweet, but we also know that she is still with you. She is in your heart. She will never leave, she may be gone, but she will always be with you.” » Biden said.

“Jill and I send you and your incredible family our love and God continues to bless you, Mr. President,” Biden said. “You’ve been a good friend.”