28+ Jimmy Carter Young And Old Pics. Jimmy carter once thought he was nearing death. President at 94 years and 172 days old, surpassing the mark established by george h.w.

President at 94 years and 172 days old, surpassing the mark established by george h.w. Former president jimmy carter said if he were 80 years old he would not be able to handle the responsibilities of being president and joked that he hopes there is an age limit on the office. Jimmy and rosalynn carter celebrate 74 years of marriage this july / matt mcclain/the washington post via getty images.

Jimmy's wife eleanor rosalynn carter was born on august 18, 1927 and served as the first lady of the united states from 1977 to 1981.

Bush was at the time of his death. Carter's truancy was mentioned in a local newspaper, although it is not clear he would have otherwise been valedictorian. President at 94 years and 172 days old, surpassing the mark established by george h.w. Jimmy's three sons were all grown by the time he became president in 1977, but his youngest child, amy, spent part of her childhood in the white house.