The 10 Longest-Living Presidents in U.S. History, from Jimmy Carter to Joe Biden
Mar. 15, 2025Former President Jimmy Carter at his wife Rosalynn’s funeral on Nov. 29, 2023.Photo:ALEX BRANDON/POOL/AFP via Getty
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As the world pays tribute to former PresidentJimmy Carterfollowinghis death on Sunday, Dec. 29, his history-making age has taken the spotlight: Reaching 100 years old, he set a new record in October for the longest-lived president in United States history. It’s a title he’s heldsince March of 2019, and a record he broke with each birthday thereafter.Though Carter is the only president thus far who hit the century mark, he isn’t the only one who enjoyed a long life after the White House. Some of the nation’s earliest presidents reached their 80s, and a few more recent presidents lived into their 90s.From President Carter in the top spot down to PresidentJoe Bidenin 10th, here are the U.S. commanders-in-chief who have gone down in history for living the longest lives.
As the world pays tribute to former PresidentJimmy Carterfollowinghis death on Sunday, Dec. 29, his history-making age has taken the spotlight: Reaching 100 years old, he set a new record in October for the longest-lived president in United States history. It’s a title he’s heldsince March of 2019, and a record he broke with each birthday thereafter.
Though Carter is the only president thus far who hit the century mark, he isn’t the only one who enjoyed a long life after the White House. Some of the nation’s earliest presidents reached their 80s, and a few more recent presidents lived into their 90s.
From President Carter in the top spot down to PresidentJoe Bidenin 10th, here are the U.S. commanders-in-chief who have gone down in history for living the longest lives.
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Jimmy Carter: 100 Years, 89 Days
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Born:Oct. 1, 1924
Died:Dec. 29, 2024
Years in office:1977-1981
Lifespan after presidency:43 years, 344 days
02of 10George H.W. Bush: 94 Years, 171 DaysPresident George H.W. Bush.Hulton ArchiveBorn:June 12, 1924Died:Nov. 30, 2018Years in office:1989-1993Lifespan after presidency:25 years, 314 days
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George H.W. Bush: 94 Years, 171 Days
President George H.W. Bush.Hulton Archive
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Born:June 12, 1924
Died:Nov. 30, 2018
Years in office:1989-1993
Lifespan after presidency:25 years, 314 days
03of 10Gerald Ford: 93 Years, 165 DaysPresident Gerald Ford.Don Carl STEFFEN/Gamma-Rapho via GettyBorn:July 14, 1913Died:Dec. 26, 2006Years in office:1974-1977Lifespan after presidency:29 years, 340 days
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Gerald Ford: 93 Years, 165 Days
President Gerald Ford.Don Carl STEFFEN/Gamma-Rapho via Getty
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Born:July 14, 1913
Died:Dec. 26, 2006
Years in office:1974-1977
Lifespan after presidency:29 years, 340 days
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Ronald Reagan: 93 Years, 120 Days
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Born:Feb. 6, 1911
Died:June 5, 2004
Years in office:1981-1989
Lifespan after presidency:15 years, 137 days
05of 10John Adams: 90 Years, 247 DaysPresident John Adams.Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesBorn:Oct. 30, 1735Died:July 4, 1826Years in office:1797-1801Lifespan after presidency:25 years, 122 days
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John Adams: 90 Years, 247 Days
President John Adams.Hulton Archive/Getty Images
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Born:Oct. 30, 1735
Died:July 4, 1826
Years in office:1797-1801
Lifespan after presidency:25 years, 122 days
06of 10Herbert Hoover: 90 Years, 71 DaysPresident Herbert Hoover.PhotoQuestBorn:Aug. 10, 1874Died:Oct. 20, 1964Years in office:1929-1933Lifespan after presidency:31 years, 230 days
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Herbert Hoover: 90 Years, 71 Days
President Herbert Hoover.PhotoQuest
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Born:Aug. 10, 1874
Died:Oct. 20, 1964
Years in office:1929-1933
Lifespan after presidency:31 years, 230 days
07of 10Harry S. Truman: 88 Years, 232 DaysPresident Harry S. Truman.Bettmann/Getty ImagesBorn:May 8, 1884Died:Dec. 26, 1972Years in office:1945-1953Lifespan after presidency:19 years, 341 days
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Harry S. Truman: 88 Years, 232 Days
President Harry S. Truman.Bettmann/Getty Images
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Born:May 8, 1884
Died:Dec. 26, 1972
Years in office:1945-1953
Lifespan after presidency:19 years, 341 days
08of 10James Madison: 85 Years, 104 DaysPresident James Madison.Stock Montage/Archive Photos/Getty ImagesBorn:March 16, 1751Died:June 28, 1836Years in office:1809-1817Lifespan after presidency:19 years, 116 days
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James Madison: 85 Years, 104 Days
President James Madison.Stock Montage/Archive Photos/Getty Images
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Born:March 16, 1751
Died:June 28, 1836
Years in office:1809-1817
Lifespan after presidency:19 years, 116 days
09of 10Thomas Jefferson: 83 Years, 82 DaysPresident Thomas Jefferson.GraphicaArtis / Getty ImagesBorn:April 13, 1743Died:July 4, 1826Years in office:1801-1809Lifespan after presidency:17 years, 122 days
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Thomas Jefferson: 83 Years, 82 Days
President Thomas Jefferson.GraphicaArtis / Getty Images
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Born:April 13, 1743
Years in office:1801-1809
Lifespan after presidency:17 years, 122 days
10of 10Joe Biden: 82 Years and CountingPresident Joe Biden.Jim Watson-Pool/GettyBorn:Nov. 20, 1942Died:Still livingYears in office:2021-2025Lifespan after presidency:Still living
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Joe Biden: 82 Years and Counting
President Joe Biden.Jim Watson-Pool/Getty
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Born:Nov. 20, 1942
Died:Still living
Years in office:2021-2025
Lifespan after presidency:Still living
source: people.com
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