Jimmy Carter turns 100: Former US President's secret to longevity—'Marry the best spouse, who will keep you interested in life'

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter celebrated his 100th birthday on October 1, marking a remarkable journey through significant historical events. Despite facing health challenges, including hospice care, Carter attributes his longevity to his loving marriage and faith.

SRISHTI B DUTTA Update: October 02, 2024 12:21 IST Credit: AP | Jimmy Carter

The milestone of 100 years of life is unusual. Former U. S. President Jimmy Carter turned 100 on October 1 and carved a surprising path, including two World War I, the Cold War, and the invention of the World Wide Web. Many people are wondering now that he has reached this amazing age. And what is more intriguing is what contributed to its longevity.

Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday celebration

Carter's tremendous longevity exceeded all expectations, despite the fact that he entered Plains Hospice more than 19 months ago.

Although he no longer appears in the public, the former Democratic President celebrated his 10 0-yea r-old anniversary with his late wife, Rosalin, in the 1960s.

Jimmy Carter's National Park celebrated the event with the 39th president, a former naval officer, watched the F-18 Super Hornet flight after his birthday.

"His ability is very limited. I can't speak over the phone."

Nevertheless, Carter has not lost interest in current affairs, and has shown his achievements, especially on celebrating its 100th anniversary. "I'm very happy with this (100th anniversary), but I really want to vote for Camal Harris."

Reason behind Jimmy Carter's longevity: Wife & faith

Former President's medical history is quite complicated.

His mother lived until the age of 85, and his father was no longer 58 for pancreatic cancer. NBC News reported that his sister and younger brother died of this disease as a tragic accident, and his mother was also fighting the disease.

In 2015, Carter was diagnosed with melanoma that had spread to the liver and brain and faced serious health problems. He received an immunotherapy by Kitruda (the innovative method of cancer treatment) and undergone surgery to remove brain radiation therapy and large liver tumors. Surprisingly, the scan did not find any traces of cancer within a few months.

In 2019, he fell over and over again and overcome a fracture that requires surgery.

People asked for the secrets of longevity in 2019, and all of them were thanks to his wife. "I think the best way to explain this is to marry the best woman. Take care, interact with you, challenge you, and support your strength and interest in your life. I'm a woman. "

Credit: AP | Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosaline Carter (1978)

The Carters lived 77 years together in marriage, but in no hurry to live long, they tried to work as socialites and develop their own businesses.

Their love affair began at a United Methodist church in Plains, Georgia, where he invited her to a movie theater. Even before the right morning, he had declared himself his mother and was planning to actually reach out to Rosalynn.

Together they raised four boys, 22 grandchildren and great-grandchildren in their family.

Credit: AP | Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter, 2018

Vera is another important moment in Carter's long life.

"One of the things Jesus learned is, 'If you have a talent, try to use it to benefit others,'" he shared. "And that's what we and I tried to do."

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