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PLAINS, Ga. — The Washington chattering class, often unsure what to make of outsiders, dubbed Rosalynn Carter the "Steel Magnolia" when she arrived as first lady. A devout Baptist and mother of four, ...
Rosalynn Carter drew the nickname "Steel Magnolia" when she arrived in Washington as first lady. But that almost certainly undersold how vital her role was alongside the 39th president and how much of an impact she made in her own right as Jimmy Carter's political partner and fellow global humanitarian.
Rosalynn Carter drew the nickname “Steel Magnolia” when she arrived in Washington as first lady. But that almost certainly undersold how vital her role was alongside the 39th president and how much of an impact she made in her own right as Jimmy Carter's political partner and fellow global humanitarian. She sat in on Cabinet meetings and was his confidant and closest adviser. She traveled the world as an official diplomat when they were in the White House, and then as co-founder of The Carter Center after they left Washington. She was also his political enforcer. She handed out tongue-lash...
Through more than 77 years of marriage, Rosalynn Carter was business and political partner, best friend and closest confidant to former President Jimmy Carter.
Through more than 77 years of marriage, until her death Sunday at the age of 96, Rosalynn Carter was business and political partner, best friend and closest...