Rosalynn Carter, former First Lady of the United States, has died
Rosalynn Carter, wife of former US President Jimmy Carter, died at the age of 96, on Sunday, at her home surrounded by her family. Throughout her life, she was distinguished by her participation in politics and her commitment to human rights.
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The former First Lady of the United States, Rosalynn Carter, died on Sunday, November 19, at the age of 96, along with her husband, Jimmy Carter, also at the end of his life, the Carter Center announced.
The foundation that manages the image and legacy of the politician in Plains, Georgia (south-eastern United States), said that she had been undergoing palliative care since Friday and “passed away peacefully with her family by her side” at the couple’s home in Plains, Georgia (south-eastern United States). Jimmy Carter in a press release.
“Rosalyn has been my equal partner in everything I have accomplished,” the former Democratic president said in the text.
Jimmy Carter added: “She gave me great advice and always encouraged me. As long as Rosalynn was with us, I knew there was someone out there who loved and supported me.”
Getting involved in politics
The 99-year-old former president and Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been receiving palliative care since February. He served as president of the White House from 1977 to 1981, for one term, and is the oldest former American president in history. Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter married in 1946.
Throughout Jimmy Carter’s long political career, his wife was at the center of his election campaigns.
Once in the White House, from 1977 to 1981, Rosalynn Carter stood out for her willingness to get involved in politics.
According to the White House website, she attended key Cabinet meetings and briefings, frequently represented the CEO at ceremonies, and served as the president’s personal envoy to Latin American countries.
Greetings from Joe Biden, Michelle Obama and Melania Trump
Several former White House occupants have paid tribute to the former first lady. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden said in a statement: “In the midst of the election campaigns, and in the darkness of great loss, we have always felt the hope, warmth, and optimism of Rosalynn Carter,” noting the “deep love” that Carter had. “It was the definition of partnership.”
Other former first ladies have paid tribute to Rosalynn Carter’s legacy.
“When our family was in the White House, Rosalynn would often join me for lunch, offering advice and always lending a helping hand,” Michelle Obama said.
Melania Trump welcomed, saying, “We will always remember her helpful heart and dedication to her husband, her family, and her country.”
According to the Carter Center, the former first lady leaves behind four children, eleven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren, after losing a grandchild in 2015.
“In addition to being a loving mother and extraordinary first lady, my mother was a great humanitarian in her own right,” her son, Chip, said in a Carter Center statement.
Rosalynn Carter got notice for the work she did after leaving the White House. With her husband, she has advocated for human rights, democracy, and health issues around the world, while remaining remarkably protective of her public image.
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