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Published 16:00 01 Oct 2020 GMT
Former US president Jimmy Carter is celebrating another milestone birthday today and has just turned 96.
According to a spokeswoman for the Carter Center in Atlanta, the longest-living president has planned to spend his special day at home in Plains, Georgia, with his wife of 74 years, Rosalynn Carter.
Carter has retreated largely from public life since undergoing a number of falls last year and because of the danger that the ongoing pandemic presents to him and his 93-year-old wife.
However, earlier in the pandemic, they did urge Americans to wear a facemask to save lives.
The couple made the recommendation through their non-profit organization, The Carter Center, letting people know about their wellbeing and how they are keeping safe as members of the "high risk" category.
They did so by sharing a picture of themselves on The Carter Center's Twitter, setting a good example by wearing masks.
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The picture of the couple, who recently celebrated their 74th anniversary, was captioned: "Please wear a mask to save lives."
And it was clear from reactions to the tweet that their 78,000 followers appreciated the message.
One person wrote: "God I love you both so much. You will always be my President. Thank you for always showing us that intellect, kindness and compassion can bring permanent positive change."
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A second remarked: "Stay safe
"You're both true humanitarians."
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Jimmy Carter held office from 1977-81 and survived a bleak cancer diagnosis in 2015, ABC News reports.
On Tuesday of this week, he endorsed his fellow Democrat, the Rev. Raphael Warnock, in one of two competitive Georgia US Senate races in the leadup to the 2020 election.
While the Carters remained neutral in the Democrats' 2020 presidential primary, they recorded audio addresses for the Democrats' virtual national convention endorsing Joe Biden, per ABC News.
"Joe Biden was my first and most effective supporter in the Senate," Carter told the convention. "For decades, he's been my loyal and dedicated friend."
