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Accessibility statementSkip to main content Democracy Dies in Darkness SubscribeSign in Advertisement Democracy Dies in Darkness Inspired Life OLDEST PERSON IN THE U.S. TURNS 115 TODAY: ‘SHE’S SURPRISED US ALL’ ‘She’s led a simple life and has always stayed busy with her family,’ said Elizabeth Francis’s granddaughter Ethel Harrison, 69. 4 min 167 Sorry, a summary is not available for this article at this time. Please try again later. Elizabeth Francis at home in Houston in April. Francis's 115th birthday is July 25. (Emmanuel Rodriguez) By Cathy Free July 25, 2024 at 8:05 a.m. EDT When Elizabeth Francis turned 114 years old last year, she said if she made it to her 115th birthday, she had a simple wish: two slices of cake. Today, Francis — the oldest person in the U.S. — celebrates that birthday. Her family plans to present her with a large floral-covered vanilla cream sheet cake, her favorite flavor. 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