Jimmy Carter Becomes Oldest Living American President

Jimmy Carter can add another title to a lifetime of achievements: He's now the longest-living U.S. president.

As of Thursday evening, the 39th commander-in-chief is 94 years and 172 days old — surpassing George H.W. Bush, who died in November at 94 years and 171 days old, NBC News reported.

"We at The Carter Center are grateful for his long life of service that has benefitted millions of the world's poorest people," Deanna Congileo, a spokeswoman for the Carter Center, told NBC News.

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