Former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96

Rosalynn Carter, former first lady and wife of Jimmy Carter, has died at the age of 94.

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter were the longest-married presidential couple, having wed in 1946.

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She was known for her advocacy work on mental health and disability rights.

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She was born in Plains, Georgia, in 1927.

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Carter was an active first lady, accompanying her husband on many trips abroad.

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She was a fiercely loyal ally throughout his political career, both in the White House and during his years as a respected international diplomat after his term.

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She founded the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving in 1987.

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Carter was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1999.

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The couple, who celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary in 2021, had four children, Jack, Chip, James and Amy.

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