Rosalynn Carter
1927 – 2023

Rosalynn Carter

First Lady of the United States from 1977 to 1981

autobiographerwomen's rights activistactivistpoliticianwriter
Born
1927-08-18, Plains
Died
2023-11-19
Birthplace state
Georgia

Biography

Eleanor Rosalynn Carter was born in Plains, Georgia, in 1927. She served as first lady of the United States from 1977 to 1981 as the wife of President Jimmy Carter, to whom she was married from 1946 until her death in 2023. She worked as an activist and writer, and advocated for women's rights and mental health throughout her decades of public service.

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Rosalynn Carter is recorded as a autobiographer, a women's rights activist, a activist, a politician and a writer, born in Georgia (1927–2023).

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Frequently asked about Rosalynn Carter

Who was Rosalynn Carter?
Rosalynn Carter was First Lady of the United States from 1977 to 1981, born in Georgia (1927 – 2023).
When and where was Rosalynn Carter born?
Rosalynn Carter was born on 1927-08-18 in Plains.
When did Rosalynn Carter die?
Rosalynn died on 2023-11-19.
What was Rosalynn Carter known for?
Rosalynn Carter is recorded as a autobiographer, a women's rights activist, a activist, a politician and a writer.
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