At 89, he's witnessed some of the biggest moments in history, and now he's using his life experiences to create a world of political satire.

It's a huge day in American politics -- and no matter who you're voting for, it's a great testament that we're all talking about the candidates, the issues and more! Check out these other stories on GrowingBolder.com that will continue the conversation.

Eatonville, Florida, is built on dreams. It nurtured the goals of a young Zora Neale Hurston. This year the annual Zora! Festival celebrated an even bigger dream.

Growing Bolder presents the President of the United States ... well, sort of.

Florida's freshman congressman is already making a big impact in Washington, but for more than 20 years, he's been studying something that has an impact on us all -- the age wave.

One of Canada's largest cities has re-elected Hazel McCallion 10 straight times, and at 88, this feisty former pro skater has no plans of slowing down.

The campaigns for President are getting hot and heavy, and we could all use a little laugh. Here's a joke that came to the Growing Bolder inbox, and whether you're a Democrat, Republican, Independent or Undecided, you'll like it!

Leonard is the author of "The Greater Generation: In Defense of the Baby Boom Legacy."

The woman who urged us to "stop the insanity" dropped off the national radar 10 years ago. She's back with a new look, a new platform but the same powerful message: there are no shortcuts in life.

What do American Idol, Hell's Kitchen, CSI, Grey's Anatomy and AgeOP have in common? All were among the top 10 trending topics being discussed live on Twitter Thursday night.

"The Way We Get By" is making people all across America think about the way we treat our soldiers, our loved ones, and each other as we age. It's picking up awards and acclaim for its poignant and touching message.

At 60 years old, Will Cantrell is trying to launch a brand new career. No matter what happens -- he'll be laughing. And he hopes you will be too!

Duke Barrett has seen more tragedy and hope in his life than many of us will ever be exposed to -- and in many cases, he saw both in one place: Vietnam. Now he's sharing the stories of other veterans in a haunting new book.

According to a new Zogby International Poll, 41 percent of the American public believes that the drug should be legalized. What say ye?

Retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor spoke publicly for the first time Wednesday about her husband's Alzheimer's. O'Connor told senators that the disease takes a "staggering toll" on families and more research dollars and treatment options.

Belting out country music tunes, Donna Fargo has more to sing about than just love and life -- she's got a political message to tell. The Grammy-Award winning music legend is taking her music to new levels.

Sen. Ted Kennedy has died at his home in Hyannis Port, Mass., at age 77

Every day, Wavy Gravy still lives his life with the ideals and dreams born out of the hippie movement. He was the face of Woodstock and he's devoted his life to peace.

For cancer patients and their families, there's never been a "support group in a book." Until now. David Tabatsky's intensely personal story led him to put together stories of inspiration and motivation.

His biggest audience four years ago was a family of four looking for a new fridge. Now, he's in demand worldwide, entertaining live audiences and TV audiences in the millions. Come along as John Morgan transforms his life with inspiration and imitation.

Five-time Emmy Award-winning actress Doris Roberts, best known for her role on “Everybody Loves Raymond,” talks about what it means to be old in Hollywood.

The unmistakable voice behind songs like "Dancing in the Streets" and "Nowhere to Run" is more powerful than it's ever been.

GB VP Bill Shafer is invited to tell local leaders about the new faces of aging. Watch him shake up a normally dry county meeting.

There are lots of election videos making the rounds these days. The newest one is also one of the funniest. Check this out. The Obama-McCain dance off.

President George H.W. Bush celebrated his 85th birthday just as he did his 80th and his 75th. He went skydiving in a tandem rig to prove that "old guys can still do stuff."

Get on board -- or get the heck out of the way! The American Cancer Society just rolled out a campaign aimed at educating the country's top politicians about the need for funding to put an end to the disease.

John Land is about to turn 89 and is the second-longest serving mayor in U.S. history. He's traveled a long way but is just a few feet from where it all began.

The fact that she is older than the tree didn't stop an 86-year-old Berkeley woman from climbing it to protest its planned demise.

Ruth Hamilton is 109 years young and still inspiring everyone around her. Wait until you hear about her incredible, history-making life.

In 1972, decorated combat pilot and legendary aviator Joe Kittinger was shot down and imprisoned in the "Hanoi Hilton." The man in the next cell was John McCain. For the first time, Kittinger speaks out on camera about their experiences.

Alexander Solzhenitsyn, the Nobel Prize-winning Russian author has died at 89. His son said late Sunday that he died of heart failure. Solzhenitsyn was a world symbol of censorship and oppression in the Soviet Union.

The American Cancer Society is fighting cancer with a 25,000 mile bus trip across the United States. Read on to see how this bus is encouraging politicians to make cancer a national priority.

Are you going through awards show withdrawal? Not to fear, GB VP Bill Shafer was just given a wonderful award. We sent a camera crew along to capture it. We didn't have a choice -- Bill ordered us to go!

Arlo Guthrie was born with a guitar in his hands and thanks to his legendary singer-songwriter father, Woody Guthrie, he's learned just how to become renowned himself.

More than five decades after falling in love, activist couple Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin finally joined each other at the end of the aisle to say their vows. The women, both over 80, pushed and pulled their way to equal rights for gays.

All of the candidates hoping to become the next president are reaching out with humor, whether it's appearances on the late night talk shows, or funny one-liners in speeches. John McCain recently made fun of his age on Saturday Night Live.