Updates on Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday: The White House honors the former president with a “Happy Birthday” display

In honor of former President Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday, a display with the number “100” and the message “Happy Birthday President Carter” will be placed on the North Lawn of the White House, according to the first lady's office.

The exhibit will be installed on the morning of Tuesday, October 1st and will remain on the North Lawn until the end of the day.

Carter, who entered home hospice care in February 2023, became the first former U.S. president to turn 100 on Tuesday. The 39th president, who served from 1977 to 1981, is the longest-living former CEO in U.S. history.

President Joe Biden wished Carter a happy birthday in a new video from the White House.

“On behalf of the entire Biden family and the American people, happy 100th birthday,” Biden said. “Mr President, you have always been a moral force for a nation in the world.”

Biden said he admired Carter “so much” and said that Carter was “a good friend.”

“Your hopeful vision for our country, your commitment to a better world, and your unwavering belief in the power of human kindness continue to be a guide for us all,” Biden said.

Biden praised Carter as “one of the most influential statesmen in our history” and praised the achievements of the Carter Center.

“The moral clarity you have demonstrated throughout your career was on display once again. And through your involvement with the Carter Center and Habitat for Humanity, you resolve conflicts, promote democracy, prevent disease and much more. It changes people's lives, not just at home, but around the world,” Biden said.

Biden also spoke about how this is a bittersweet birthday for Carter, as this is the first birthday he has had since the death of his wife Rosalynn Carter. Rosalynn Carter died in November 2023 at the age of 96.

“We know this is the first birthday without Rosalynn. It's bittersweet, but we also know that she is always with you. She is in your heart. “She will never go away, she may be gone, but she will always be with you,” Biden said.

“Jill and I send our love to you and your incredible family and God continues to bless you, Mr. President,” Biden said. “You were a good friend.”