Former First Lady and Humanitarian , Rosalynn Carter Dead at 96.
NBC reports that on November 19,
former first lady Rosalynn Carter died at
her home in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 96. .
NBC reports that on November 19,
former first lady Rosalynn Carter died at
her home in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 96. .
According to the Carter Center, the wife
of former President Jimmy Carter entered
home hospice care on November 17. .
Rosalynn was my equal partner
in everything I ever accomplished.
She gave me wise guidance and
encouragement when I needed it. , Jimmy Carter, Former President of the United States, via NBC.
Rosalynn was my equal partner
in everything I ever accomplished.
She gave me wise guidance and
encouragement when I needed it. , Jimmy Carter, Former President of the United States, via NBC.
As long as Rosalynn
was in the world,
I always knew
somebody loved
and supported me, Jimmy Carter, Former President of the United States, via NBC.
As long as Rosalynn
was in the world,
I always knew
somebody loved
and supported me, Jimmy Carter, Former President of the United States, via NBC.
Rosalynn Carter was known as a humanitarian
who was devoted to a number social causes,
including mental health and human rights. .
Rosalynn Carter was known as a humanitarian
who was devoted to a number social causes,
including mental health and human rights. .
While speaking at a 2003 mental health symposium, Carter noted that, , "Twenty-five years ago, we did not
dream that people might someday be able
actually to recover from mental illnesses.".
While speaking at a 2003 mental health symposium, Carter noted that, , "Twenty-five years ago, we did not
dream that people might someday be able
actually to recover from mental illnesses.".
Today it is a very real possibility.
For one who has worked on mental
health issues as long as I have,
this is a miraculous development
and an answer to my prayers, Rosalynn Carter, Former First Lady of the United States, via NBC.
Today it is a very real possibility.
For one who has worked on mental
health issues as long as I have,
this is a miraculous development
and an answer to my prayers, Rosalynn Carter, Former First Lady of the United States, via NBC.
NBC reports that the Carters
continued their humanitarian projects
after leaving the White House. .
NBC reports that the Carters
continued their humanitarian projects
after leaving the White House. .
The couple worked for years with Habitat for Humanity, who called them, , “tireless advocates, active fundraisers and some
of our best hands-on construction volunteers.”.
The couple worked for years with Habitat for Humanity, who called them, , “tireless advocates, active fundraisers and some
of our best hands-on construction volunteers.”.
In May of this year, the Carter Center
announced that the former First Lady
had been diagnosed with dementia. .
In May of this year, the Carter Center
announced that the former First Lady
had been diagnosed with dementia.