Monday,November 20, 2023. Annette’s News Roundup.
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Special Tribute Edition.
Asked if winning a Nobel Peace Prize or becoming President was the most exciting thing that happened to him Jimmy Carter responds, “when Rosalynn said she’d marry me — I think that was the most exciting thing.” pic.twitter.com/c68K1lxIDA
— Kaivan Shroff (@KaivanShroff) November 19, 2023
They were married for 77 years.
On criticism that she was too powerful: “Jimmy and I had always worked side by side; it’s a tradition in Southern families, and one that is not seen as in any way demeaning to the man. Once the press and our persistent opponents heard about my attendance at the (Cabinet) meetings, very soon it was rumored that I was ‘telling’ Jimmy what to do! They obviously didn’t know Jimmy!” (Associated Press)
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Coretta Scott King, Rosalynn Carter, Betty Ford and Lady Bird Johnson supporting Equal Rights Amendment, November 1977.
Tributes pour in.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden wishing Rosalynn Carter a Happy 96th Birthday back in August.
— 💙Brittney💙 (@AZ_Brittney) November 20, 2023
Drop a ❤️ and Repost to honor former FLOTUS Mrs. Carter. pic.twitter.com/kXPUBIw1Do
First Lady Rosalynn Carter walked her own path, inspiring a nation and the world along the way.
— President Biden (@POTUS) November 19, 2023
On behalf a grateful nation, we send our love to the entire Carter family and the countless people whose lives are better, fuller, and brighter because of Rosalynn Carter.
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