Former President Jimmy Carter turned 97 on Friday. Carter is the oldest former president ever.

Despite this big milestone event, Carter did not make any public appearances, preferring to keep a low profile, according to his spokesperson.

Carter, instead, spent his birthday at home in Plains, Georgia.

Carter has been praised for spending his post-presidency working on projects to further global peace and housing development.

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Article by Elizabeth Letsou