Oct. 1 (UPI) — Former President Jimmy Carter celebrated his 98th birthday on Saturday, with the Carter Library planning a naturalization ceremony.
The Carter Library & Museum in Atlanta plans to hold a naturalization ceremony for 98 people becoming American citizens. The Carter Center has also invited people to submit birthday wishes and photos.
“As the longest-living president in U.S. history, President Jimmy Carter has had a remarkable life of service that deserves worldwide celebration,” Carter Center CEO Paige Alexander said earlier this week. “Whether here in Georgia or in hard-to-reach regions around the world, millions of people have benefited from President Carter’s commitment to making the world a better place.”
Other former Presidents wished Carter a happy birthday and commended his public service.
Former President Barack Obama tweeted, “Happy 98th birthday, President Carter! Your dedication to public service and the work you and the @CarterCenter have done to lift up others is an example we should all follow.”
Happy 98th birthday, President Carter! Your dedication to public service and the work you and the @CarterCenter have done to lift up others is an example we should all follow. pic.twitter.com/3bJl9RyUN0— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 1, 2022
President Bill Clinton concurred, praising Carter for his “lifetime of service.”
Happy 98th birthday, Jimmy Carter (@CarterCenter)! I’m grateful for your lifetime of service, and I hope you and Rosalynn have a wonderful celebration.— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) October 1, 2022
Carter’s grandson Jason Carter said that his grandfather had a relatively quiet day planned and was going to watch his favorite baseball team, the Atlanta Braves, take on the New York Mets.