Forty-four years ago this autumn Ronald Reagan campaigned against Jimmy Carter, asking Americans about the economy: “Are you better off than you were four years ago?”

President Jimmy Carter marks his centennial on Tuesday, the first former president to celebrate his 100th birthday. Americans surveying the character of their presidential candidates may well ask themselves, “Are we better off than we were 44 years ago?” The question answers itself.

The celebrations will be muted in the hospice. But a long life, well lived, is worthy of public celebration{ai:summary}<p>Ronald Reagan's 1980 campaign against Jimmy Carter raised the question of economic improvement. As Carter turns 100, Americans reflect on their current situation compared to 44 years ago, suggesting a negative assessment of progress.</p><p>#politics</p>

Raymond J. de Souza: Happy 100th birthday to Jimmy Carter, a man of service

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