Jimmy Carter is now the longest-living U.S. president in history as of March 21, 2019. Carter’s exact age is 94 years and 172 days old(March 21, 2019). That means Jimmy has live one day longer than the 43rd president George H.W. Bush.
“We at The Carter Center are grateful for his long life of service that has benefitted millions of the world’s poorest people,” – Deanna Congileo
The 39th president next accomplishment is to eliminate the Guinea worm disease. The Guinea worm disease parasitic infection that is linked to poor drinking water. The Carter Center’s have been fighting against this infection and only 28 known cases as of 2018.
“I’m hoping that I will live longer than the last Guinea worm,” – Jimmy Carter
A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety
