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PLAINS, Ga. (AP) — In spring 1955, Rosalynn Carter was doing what she had sworn to avoid when she married an ambitious Naval officer: keeping house and raisin

PLAINS, Ga. (AP) — In spring 1955, Rosalynn Carter was doing what she had sworn to avoid when she married an ambitious Naval officer: keeping house and raising children in

When Jimmy Carter was asked to name the most important thing he had ever done. His answer was quick and easy: "Marrying Rosalynn."

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter are known for being a global power couple. But they were also best friends and life mates for nearly 80 years. The former first lady died

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter are known for being a global power couple

In spring 1955, Rosalynn Carter was doing what she had sworn to avoid when she married an ambitious Naval officer: keeping house and raising children in the same tiny town where they grew up.

In spring 1955, Rosalynn Carter was doing what she had sworn to avoid when she married an ambitious Naval officer: keeping house and raising children in the same tiny town where they grew up.

She was his indispensable business partner, then his closest political adviser.

Their partnership began as a small-town love story, then over 77 years of marriage led them to the Georgia governor’s office in 1970 and the White House in 1976. After that, it propelled the Carters through four decades as global humanitarians.

In spring 1955, Rosalynn Carter was doing what she had sworn to avoid when she married an ambitious Naval officer: keeping house and raising children in the same tiny town where they grew up.