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Pres. Carter celebrates 85th birthday in Americus
Posted: 09.27.2009 at 7:40 PM
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Pres. Jimmy Carter will turn 85 on October 1
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Former President Jimmy Carter turns 85 on October 1

President Jimmy Carter turns 85 this week, and he began celebrating Sunday afternoon.

The Ryland Theater in Americus hosted a birthday celebration in Carter’s honor with performances from a high school chorus that flew in from California and Las Vegas performer and famed pianist David Osborne. Carter says his wife’s love is his secret to living a long life. Carter and his wife Rosalynn have been married for 63 years.

The 39th president of the United States and guests held a cake reception after the show.

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