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Jimmy Carter is setting a new record for American presidents. It’s important for everyone | CNN Politics

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Jimmy Carter will become the first American president to reach triple digits on October 1 .

Carter 's post-presidency began in 1981 after he lost his bid for reelection and when he was 56 , too young for Social Security and Medicare .

It's been 22 years since he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 , just as the US was preparing for war in Iraq .

Carter did not dedicate his post-presidential life to sitting on corporate boards and raking in speaking fees.

Carter signed a law in 1977 that increased taxes to pay for Social Security and changed how benefits were calculated for younger people.

In 1980 , Carter signed additional legislation to control the growth of disability benefits.

In the 1980 presidential election, which Carter lost to Reagan , the long-term viability of the programs was a major issue.