Historical Figure
Rosalynn Carter
1927–2023
First Lady of the United States from 1977 to 1981
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Birth
1927 August 18, 1927 →Death
2023 November 19, 2023 →Biography
Eleanor Rosalynn Carter was an American activist and humanitarian who served as the first lady of the United States from 1977 to 1981, as the wife of President Jimmy Carter, from their marriage from 1946 until her death in 2023. Throughout her decades of public service, she was a leading advocate for women's rights and mental health.
Timeline
Rosalynn Carter, American mental health activist, First Lady of the United States (1977–1981), and of Georgia (1971–1975) (born 1927)
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