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(WASHINGTON) -- Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, who died at 96 last week, offered steadfast support for her husband, Jimmy Carter, throughout their 77-year m

Scott Cunningham/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, who died at 96 last week, offered steadfast support for her husband, Jimmy Carter, throughout their 77-year marriage -- but she forged her own legacy through humanitarian causes, including as a dedicated mental health advocate. The Carter family released a statement Wednesday, acknowledging the impact Rosalynn Carter had on peoples lives. "Rosalynn Carters deep compassion for people everywhere and her untiring ...

Scott Cunningham/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, who died at 96 last week, offered steadfast support for her husband, Jimmy Carter, throughout their 77-year marriage -- but she forged her own legacy through humanitarian c...

Rosalynn Carter, nee Eleanor Rosalynn Smith, American first lady (1977–81), the wife of Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States, and mental health advocate. She was one of the most politically astute and active, as well as one of the most popular, of all American first ladies.

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In her role as first lady, Carter did everything from helping the president write his speeches to advising him on key issues.

There may have been a slim turnout at the polls on primary day Tuesday, but there was a big turnout for a former political figure who visited Fort Wayne. Former

In her role as first lady, Carter did everything from helping the president write his speeches to advising him on key issues.

Former First Lady Rosalynn (Smith) Carter has died.

In her role as first lady, Carter did everything from helping the president write his speeches to advising him on key issues.