Jimmy Carter, who served one term as president from 1977 to 1981, became the first president to live 100 years on Tuesday. Celebrations were held at the White House, The Carter Center in Atlanta and his hometown.

Jimmy Carter is the first American president to reach 100. Locals in his hometown of Plains, Ga., are excited to celebrate the man they know as “Mr. Jimmy.”

On the 100th birthday of former President Jimmy Carter, his tiny hometown of Plains welcomed 100 new American citizens.