2023-10-02 02:16:00
Former President Jimmy Carter appearing at the National Football League (NFL) stadium held in Atlanta, USA in 2016. Photo = AP/Newsis
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter made a surprise appearance at a celebration event held by supporters as he celebrated his 99th birthday on the 1st. Former President Carter was suffering from melanoma, a type of skin cancer, and was recovering at home.
According to foreign media reports such as the Washington Post (WP) and CNN, former President Carter appeared without prior notice at an event held in Atlanta Plains, Georgia on the 30th of last month (local time), a day before his birthday. Plains is the area where former President Carter’s home is located. Former President Carter appeared with his wife, First Lady Jelin, and attendees reportedly sang Happy Birthday to them, creating a friendly atmosphere.
A celebratory structure installed in front of the White House to commemorate former President Jimmy Carter’s 99th birthday. Photo = Former President Jimmy Carter’s SNS
Former President Carter’s birthday celebration was usually held at the Jimmy Carter Library on the day of his birthday, but this year it was held a day earlier due to the possibility of a federal government shutdown. This is because the Jimmy Carter Library, which operates with federal government funds, will cease operation in the event of a shutdown.
Former President Carter, who is suffering from melanoma, is recuperating at home after discontinuing life-sustaining treatment in February of this year. Local media reported that former President Carter quietly spent his birthday with his family while his wife, Rosalind, is also said to be suffering from dementia.
Previously, Jason Carter, former President Carter’s grandson and chairman of the board of the Carter Center, said, “He is nearing the end (of his life), but he is doing well.” Former President Carter and his wife have been making appearances recently by participating in external events, including appearing at the annual local peanut festival on the 23rd of last month.
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