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HOW PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER CELEBRATES 100TH BIRTHDAY; PANEL DISCUSSION SAFE, SECURE, AND ACCESSIBLE ELECTIONS (323 hits)

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ATLANTA — Today, The Carter Center and the world celebrate the 100th birthday of former President Jimmy Carter. As the longest-living U.S. president in history, he stands as a beacon of leadership and compassion, inspiring people around the globe.

Born on Oct. 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia, Jimmy Carter has dedicated his life to service, integrity, and human rights. Early in life, he was an active member of his beloved Plains community alongside his wife, Rosalynn, whom he married in 1946. He was elected to the Georgia State Senate in 1962 and served as Georgia’s 76th governor from 1971 to 1975. He became the 39th president of the United States in 1977 and held that office for four years. President Carter’s commitment to advancing human rights and peace globally was evident through his foreign policy accomplishments and domestic initiatives.

In 1982, President and Mrs. Carter founded The Carter Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving lives by advancing democracy, resolving conflicts, and eliminating preventable diseases. The Carter Center has become a leading global health and human rights organization that has positively impacted over 80 countries. The Center pioneered election observation, deploying 125 missions, and has supported the elimination of neglected tropical diseases in 22 countries. It continues to innovate, including by demonstrating how access to health services can pave the way to sustainable peace.

On Sept. 17, The Carter Center hosted a star-studded concert event at Atlanta’s historic Fox Theatre to honor the music-loving former president. “Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Song” brought together more than 4,000 of President Carter’s family members, friends, and biggest fans. Georgia Public Broadcasting will air a recording of the concert at 7 p.m. EDT today and at other times throughout October. The show also can be viewed on demand at gpb.org/jimmycarter100.

To help celebrate President Carter’s centennial, The Carter Center encourages friends and supporters from around the world to contribute to a digital mosaic. So far, nearly 5,000 people have submitted photos and tributes, many remarking on how he has inspired them through his exceptional life and work.

President Carter’s legacy continues to inspire hope and progress worldwide. His century of life is a testament to the power of service, and The Carter Center stands as an enduring reminder of his commitment to peace, health, and human rights.

High-resolution photos are available for download here: https://www.cartercenter.org/.

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Contact: media@cartercenter.org

The Carter Center

Waging Peace. Fighting Disease. Building Hope.

A not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization, The Carter Center has helped to improve life for people in over 80 countries by resolving conflicts; advancing democracy, human rights, and economic opportunity; preventing diseases; and improving mental health care. The Carter Center was founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, in partnership with Emory University, to advance peace and health worldwide.


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The Carter Center, the Georgia Democracy Resilience Network, Democracy Defense Project, and Georgia Democracy Task Force today held a panel discussion on election integrity ahead of the November election. The event was held at The Carter Center.

Discussions focused on bipartisan efforts in Georgia to build confidence in electoral processes, how to maintain peace during the election cycle, and the legal and technical aspects of elections. The organizations are promoting voter education in Georgia, one of the key states where they are helping strengthen democratic norms leading up to the general election.

Panelists included Carter Center Board of Trustees Chair Jason Carter, former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin, Georgia Democracy Task Force Co-Chair Ryan Germany, and former Georgia Attorney General Samuel Olens.

“Every election is going to be imperfect, but that doesn’t mean it lacks credibility,” said Carter, who highlighted the importance of having faith in the electoral system.

Learn more HERE!: https://www.cartercenter.org/news/pr/2024/...



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Contact: cartercenter.org

The Carter Center

Waging Peace. Fighting Disease. Building Hope.

A not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization, The Carter Center has helped to improve life for people in over 80 countries by resolving conflicts; advancing democracy, human rights, and economic opportunity; preventing diseases; and improving mental health care. The Carter Center was founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, in partnership with Emory University, to advance peace and health worldwide.


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