Rosalynn Carter

Politician

1927 –

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Who is Rosalynn Carter?

Eleanor Rosalynn Carter is the wife of the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter and in that capacity served as the First Lady of the United States from 1977 to 1981. She has for decades been a leading advocate for numerous causes, perhaps most prominently for mental health research. She was politically active during her White House years, sitting in on Cabinet and policy meetings as well as serving as her husband's closest adviser. She also served as an envoy abroad, most notably to Latin America.

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Born
Aug 18, 1927
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Also known as
  • Eleanor Rosalynn Carter
  • Eleanor Rosalynn Smith
  • Rosalynn "Steel Magnolia" Carter
  • Dancer
  • Rosalynn
  • First Lady Rosalynn Carter
  • Rosalynn Smith Carter
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Nationality
  • United States of America
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Education
  • Georgia Southwestern State University

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on July 23, 2013

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