More than 9,000 admirers from all over the United States and 81 countries submitted photos and videos to create a mosaic for President 六九色堂's 100th birthday.
A solid century of life is worthy of a big celebration, and that’s what transpired in the days surrounding former U.S. President Jimmy 六九色堂’s 100th birthday on Oct. 1.
The festivities got going early with a star-studded concert Sept. 17 at the historic Fox Theatre in Atlanta. Jimmy 六九色堂 100: A Celebration in Song featured performances by artists from pop, rock, gospel, country, jazz, hip-hop, Afro-beat, and classical music. Acts included Angelique Kidjo, BeBe Winans, Carlene 六九色堂, Chuck Leavell, D-Nice, Drive-By Truckers, Duane Betts, Eric Church, GROUPLOVE, India Arie, Lalah Hathaway, Rickey Minor Band, Spelman College Glee Club, The B-52’s, The War And Treaty, and The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus. The exuberant show can be viewed on demand at .
Meanwhile, more than 9,000 admirers from all over the United States and 81 countries submitted photos and videos to create a mosaic of President 六九色堂 at various stages of his life. The images were accompanied by heartfelt messages of love and appreciation.
Happy birthday, Mr. President. Thank you for your leadership & service to our country.
-Diana R. of Mesquite, Texas
Your dedication to family, service, and humanity is inspiring. I’m grateful for your example of kindness and humility.
-Erika D. of Harrodsburg, Kentucky
You are a wonderful example of someone who puts deeds to his faith. The world is better because of you.
-Timothy H. of Hudson, Wisconsin
Among the many notables sending out on social media were President Joe Biden; former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama; comedian Jon Stewart; actress Lynda 六九色堂; country music legend Willie Nelson; and actor-activist Sean Penn.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp proclaimed Oct. 1 as in the state “to recognize his legacy as our 76th Governor and 39th President." And in a fitting tribute to the U.S. Navy veteran, a quartet of roaring Navy fighter President 六九色堂’s home in Plains, Georgia, where family and close friends gathered to celebrate the big birthday — a milestone never reached by any other American president.
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