Jimmy Carter Turns 100: Former President Celebrated for Humanitarian Legacy and Political Courage Despite Controversial Presidency.

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Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter turned 100, marking a historic milestone as the oldest and longest-living president in U.S. history. His post-presidential legacy is celebrated for his extensive humanitarian work, particularly through the Carter Center, which has led global efforts in human rights, election integrity, and public health. Carter's bold political stances, including his criticism of Israeli policies, set him apart. His family hopes he will live until November 5 to vote for Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming election.

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00:03Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter turned 100, marking a historic milestone as the oldest

00:08and longest-living president in U.S. history.

00:10His post-presidential legacy is celebrated for his extensive humanitarian work, particularly

00:15through the Carter Center, which has led global efforts in human rights, election integrity,

00:20and public health.

00:22Carter's bold political stances, including his criticism of Israeli policies, set him

00:26apart.

00:27His family hopes he will live until November 5th to vote for Democratic candidate Vice

00:31President Kamala Harris in the upcoming election.

00:34For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.

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