Jimmy Carter, longest-living U.S. president turns 100: a look back (56 images)

Jimmy Carter in 1946. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and joined the Navy that year. UPI File Photo

Jimmy Carter and his mother, Lillian, sit in his hotel suite on July 14, 1976, awaiting his formal nomination as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate. UPI File Photo

Carter plays with his grandson Jason in his suite at the Hotel Americana on July 14, 1976. Looking on are his wife, Rosalynn (R), and his 8-year-old daughter, Amy. UPI File Photo

Jimmy Carter is surrounded by family on podium on July 15, 1976, after he accepted the Democratic nomination for president. From left to right, Lillian Carrter, Amy Carter, son Jack Carter, Jimmy Carter, Rosalynn Carter, son Jeff Carter and his wife Annette, Carter, son Chip Carter and his wife, Caron Carter. UPI File Photo