{"id":2103409,"date":"2023-11-19T17:11:04","date_gmt":"2023-11-19T22:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-first-lady-rosalynn-carter-dead-at-96\/"},"modified":"2023-11-19T17:14:14","modified_gmt":"2023-11-19T22:14:14","slug":"former-first-lady-rosalynn-carter-dead-at-96","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-first-lady-rosalynn-carter-dead-at-96\/","title":{"rendered":"Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Dead at 96"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fformer-first-lady-rosalynn-carter-dead-at-96%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2103409&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Dies at 96<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Former\u200d first \u200dlady Rosalynn Carter,\u200b the closest adviser to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/jimmy-carter-makes-first-public-appearance-since-entering-hospice-seven-months-ago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jimmy Carter<\/a> during his one term as U.S.\u2064 president and their four decades thereafter\u2062 as global humanitarians, has passed away at \u200dthe age of 96.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cartercenter.org\/index.html\">The Carter Center<\/a> announced that she peacefully passed away on Sunday at her rural Georgia\u2062 home of Plains. Rosalynn had been living with \u200cdementia \u2064and experiencing declining health \u2063for several months.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cRosalynn was my equal partner\u200b in everything I ever accomplished,\u201d Carter said in a statement.\u200b \u201cShe gave me wise guidance \u200dand encouragement when I needed it. As long as Rosalynn was \u200bin\u200d the world, I always knew somebody loved and supported me.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The Carters were married for over 77 years and had a remarkable partnership. Rosalynn\u200d was not your typical first lady; she attended Cabinet meetings, spoke out on controversial \u2063issues, and\u2063 represented \u2062her husband on foreign trips. Some even referred to \u2062her as\u200c the &#8220;co-president.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cRosalynn \u200bis my best friend \u2026\u2062 the perfect extension of \u200dme, probably the\u2063 most influential person\u200b in my life,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/jimmy-carters-grandson-gives-update-former-presidents-health-not-looking-good\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jimmy \u200bCarter<\/a> once said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Rosalynn \u200bCarter was known for her fierce\u2064 loyalty, compassion, and political astuteness. Despite her shy demeanor, she had an iron will and was often called \u2063&#8221;the Steel Magnolia&#8221; by\u2062 Washington\u2063 reporters.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout her husband&#8217;s political career, Rosalynn focused on mental health and issues affecting the elderly. She was an activist first lady, advocating for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-first-lady-rosalynn-carter-dead-at-96\/\" title=\"Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Dead at 96\">improved mental health coverage<\/a> and testifying before\u2063 a Senate subcommittee.<\/p>\n<p>After leaving the White House, the Carters continued their \u200dwork through The Carter Center, promoting public health, democracy, and humanitarian efforts worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Despite facing \u2064health\u2063 challenges, \u200bRosalynn Carter remained a pillar of support for her husband. She \u200dplayed a crucial role\u200d in his recovery from surgery and was by his side\u2062 when \u2063he made\u200c the decision to begin end-of-life care.<\/p>\n<p>Rosalynn Carter&#8217;s passing marks the end of an era. She\u2064 leaves\u2062 behind a legacy of compassion, activism, and\u2063 unwavering support \u2063for her husband and the\u200b causes they championed together.<\/p>\n<p>Jimmy Carter is now \u2064the longest-lived U.S. \u200dpresident, and Rosalynn Carter is the second longest-lived first lady, surpassed only by Bess Truman.<\/p>\n<p>Her impact on the world and her dedication to making a difference will be remembered for generations to come.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: italic\">The Western Journal\u200c has reviewed this \u2062Associated\u2064 Press story and may\u2064 have altered it prior to publication to \u200censure that it meets our editorial standards.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-rosalynn-carter-outspoken-former-first-lady-dead-96\/\">Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Dead at 96<\/a> appeared \u200cfirst\u200d on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western \u2062Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> In addition to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/givesendgo-campaign-raises-more-than-400k-for-daniel-penny\/\" title=\"Daniel Penny's GiveSendGo campaign raises over 0K.\">mental health advocacy<\/a>, what other humanitarian causes did Rosalynn Carter support throughout her life<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; rel=&#8221;noopener&#8221;>Jimmy Carter<\/a> once said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Rosalynn Carter was born on August 18, 1927, in Plains, Georgia, and grew up on a peanut farm. She\u2062 met Jimmy Carter when they were both teenagers and they got married in 1946. During Jimmy Carter&#8217;s presidency from 1977 to 1981, Rosalynn\u200d worked tirelessly alongside him, advocating for mental health and human rights.<\/p>\n<p>One of her most notable\u2064 achievements was her \u200dwork in mental health advocacy. Rosalynn \u200bwas instrumental \u200din bringing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/9-year-old-girl-pepper-sprayed-during-interaction-with-rochester-police\/\" title=\"9-Year-Old Girl Pepper Sprayed During Interaction With Rochester Police\">mental health issues<\/a> to the forefront during her time as first \u2063lady. She worked to destigmatize mental illness and fought for legislation that would improve access to mental health care.<\/p>\n<p>After leaving \u200cthe White House, Rosalynn continued her work in mental health and became a prominent advocate for disease prevention and health promotion. She co-founded The Carter Center in 1982, an organization that focuses on human \u2062rights, democracy, \u200cand public health. Through the center,\u2062 she worked on projects such as the eradication of Guinea worm disease and the promotion\u200c of peace and democracy in various countries around the\u2063 world.<\/p>\n<p>Rosalynn was \u200dalso a strong supporter of Habitat for Humanity, working alongside Jimmy Carter to build homes\u200b for those in need. The couple dedicated their time\u2064 and effort\u2062 to help improve housing conditions for families across the United\u200d States and around the world.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout her life, Rosalynn Carter received numerous awards and recognition for her humanitarian work. She was awarded\u2063 the Presidential Medal of Freedom \u200bin 1999, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/our-prayers-are-with-rush-limbaughs-producer-issues-statement-amid-radio-hosts-absence\/\" title=\"\u2018Our Prayers Are With Rush\u2019: Limbaugh\u2019s Producer Issues Statement Amid Radio Host\u2019s Absence\">highest civilian honor<\/a> in the United States. She was also the recipient of the Eleanor Roosevelt Val-Kill Medal in 1998 for her significant achievements in advancing human rights.<\/p>\n<p>Rosalynn Carter leaves behind a lasting legacy of compassion, dedication, and service. Her impact on mental health\u2064 advocacy, disease prevention, and humanitarian efforts will\u2062 continue to inspire generations to come. \u200bAs the nation mourns the loss \u200bof a former \u2063first lady, her contributions and influence \u2062will \u200cbe\u2063 remembered and cherished.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cRosalynn brought a voice to\u200c the voiceless,\u2062 and her tireless efforts paved the way for greater understanding and support \u2064for those struggling with mental health issues,\u201d said the current first lady.\u200b \u201cShe was a true champion of compassion and made \u2062a lasting \u200cimpact on our nation and the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. president and their four decades thereafter as global humanitarians, has died at the age of 96. The Carter Center said she died Sunday after living with dementia and suffering many months of declining health. 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