Reagan's Age A Reflection of American Values

President Reagan, at 77 the oldest American President ever, cracked a couple of jokes Friday about his advanced age. Rising from Georgia farmland to the White House, he oversaw the historic Camp David peace accords, but his one-term presidency was waylaid ... The Founding Fathers only set an age minimum for U.S. presidents—not a maximum. Jimmy Carter, the nation's 39th president died Dec. 29 at his home in Plains, Georgia; his funeral took place Thursday in Washington, D.C.. Though the last few U.S. presidents have skewed older, older chiefs of state are hardly a novelty. Theodore Roosevelt, 42. John F. Kennedy, 43. Bill Clinton, 46. Ulysses S. Grant, 46. Barack Obama, 47. Grover Cleveland, 47. Franklin Pierce, 48. President/ Term, Date of Birth, Birth Place, Vocation in Early Life, Vocation when Elected, College, Year Graduated. 1. 1,2. George Washington. Feb. President Biden celebrated his 80th birthday on Sunday, becoming the first person to hold the office of U.S. president in their 80s . The claim: “Joe Biden was older on his first day as president than Ronald Reagan was on his last day,” Martin said April 30. US presidential inaugurations showcase a wide range of ages, from the youthful Theodore Roosevelt at 42 to Joe Biden, the oldest president at 78.