Jimmy Carter: The Longest Presidential Retirement in American History

The Former President and Nobel Peace Prize Recipient Speaks on the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan

At 99, Carter is the Oldest of the Six Living Former Presidents

Former President Jimmy Carter, who served from 1977 to 1981, has the longest retirement in American presidential history, spanning 43 years. At 99 years old, he is also the oldest of the six living former presidents. Carter, a Nobel Peace Prize recipient, is known for his work on issues such as human rights and global health.

In recent years, Carter has spoken out about the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, which began in 1979. In a speech last month, Carter condemned the invasion as an "illegal and unprovoked act of aggression" that led to "the death of thousands of innocent people."

Carter's speech comes at a time when the United States is facing its own challenges with the war in Afghanistan. The war, which began in 2001, has been going on for longer than any other conflict in American history. Carter's words offer a sobering reminder of the costs of war and the importance of finding peaceful solutions to conflict.