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Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, former first lady Rosalynn Carter, sit together during a reception to celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary, July 10, 2021, in Plains, Ga. Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. president and their four decades thereafter as global humanitarians, died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. She was 96.
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, former first lady Rosalynn Carter, sit together during a reception to celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary, July 10, 2021, in Plains, Ga. Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. president and their four decades thereafter as global humanitarians, died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. She was 96.
Chief Justice Warren Burger administers the oath of office to Jimmy Carter as the 39th President of the United Sates on Jan. 20, 1977, as Rosalynn Carter looks on.
Chief Justice Warren Burger administers the oath of office to Jimmy Carter as the 39th President of the United Sates on Jan. 20, 1977, as Rosalynn Carter looks on.
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter wave on stage during day one of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the Pepsi Center on Aug. 25, 2008, in Denver, Colorado.
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter wave on stage during day one of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the Pepsi Center on Aug. 25, 2008, in Denver, Colorado.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter comforts Kassandra Sanchez after she received four immunizations on June 21, 1994, at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut. Carter visited the hospital to stress the importance of early immunization and to see the hospital's effort in promoting vaccinations.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter comforts Kassandra Sanchez after she received four immunizations on June 21, 1994, at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut. Carter visited the hospital to stress the importance of early immunization and to see the hospital’s effort in promoting vaccinations.
Former President Jimmy Carter, left, sits with his wife Rosalynn Carter as they pose for photos after Carter taught Sunday School class at Maranatha Baptist Church in his hometown on Aug. 23, 2015, in Plains, Georgia.
Former President Jimmy Carter, left, sits with his wife Rosalynn Carter as they pose for photos after Carter taught Sunday School class at Maranatha Baptist Church in his hometown on Aug. 23, 2015, in Plains, Georgia.
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, left, places his hand over his heart during the playing of the United States' national anthem, standing with Cuban President Fidel Castro, and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, after the Carters' arrival to Havana, Cuba on May 12, 2002.
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, left, places his hand over his heart during the playing of the United States’ national anthem, standing with Cuban President Fidel Castro, and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, after the Carters’ arrival to Havana, Cuba on May 12, 2002.
Former President Jimmy Carter, right, and his wife Rosalynn Carter join country singer Willie Nelson on the stage during a free concert in Carter's hometown of Plains, Georgia on Sept. 9, 2004.
Former President Jimmy Carter, right, and his wife Rosalynn Carter join country singer Willie Nelson on the stage during a free concert in Carter’s hometown of Plains, Georgia on Sept. 9, 2004.
Former President Jimmy Carter, right, and former first lady Rosalynn Carter raise a wall as they help build a Habitat for Humanity house in Violet, Louisina on May 21, 2007.
Former President Jimmy Carter, right, and former first lady Rosalynn Carter raise a wall as they help build a Habitat for Humanity house in Violet, Louisina on May 21, 2007.
President Carter checks his watch as he and Rosalynn Carter greet President-elect Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy at the White House on November 20, 1980.
President Carter checks his watch as he and Rosalynn Carter greet President-elect Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy at the White House on November 20, 1980.
In this photo provided by the Florida Keys News Bureau, Rosalynn Carter, right, wife of former President Jimmy Carter, center, greets Nemo the dolphin at Hawk's Cay Resort near Marathon, Florida on Dec. 29, 2010, in the Florida Keys.
In this photo provided by the Florida Keys News Bureau, Rosalynn Carter, right, wife of former President Jimmy Carter, center, greets Nemo the dolphin at Hawk’s Cay Resort near Marathon, Florida on Dec. 29, 2010, in the Florida Keys.
President Jimmy Carter and first lady Rosalynn Carter laugh while applauding speeches after a dinner on Jan. 20, 1978, in Atlanta, where they were honored guests.
President Jimmy Carter and first lady Rosalynn Carter laugh while applauding speeches after a dinner on Jan. 20, 1978, in Atlanta, where they were honored guests.
President-elect Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn wipe tears from their eyes after returning to their home town in Plains, Georgia on Nov. 3, 1976.
President-elect Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn wipe tears from their eyes after returning to their home town in Plains, Georgia on Nov. 3, 1976.
Rosalynn Carter, Jimmy Carter and Walter Mondale at the Democratic National Convention in New York City on July 15, 1976.
Rosalynn Carter, Jimmy Carter and Walter Mondale at the Democratic National Convention in New York City on July 15, 1976.
Former US First Lady Rosalynn Carter, wife of former US President Jimmy Carter, speaks during a US Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing on Capitol Hill on May 26, 2011.
Former US First Lady Rosalynn Carter, wife of former US President Jimmy Carter, speaks during a US Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing on Capitol Hill on May 26, 2011.
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter walk hand-in-hand back to a Habitat for Humanity construction site after participating in a press conference on Nov, 2, 2015, in Memphis.
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter walk hand-in-hand back to a Habitat for Humanity construction site after participating in a press conference on Nov, 2, 2015, in Memphis.
Former President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter, at home in Plains, Georgia on Sept. 30, 2017.
Former President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter, at home in Plains, Georgia on Sept. 30, 2017.
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, center, walks US President Joe Biden and US first lady Dr. Jill Biden out after they after visited former US President Jimmy Carter on April 29, 2021, in Plains, Georgia.
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, center, walks US President Joe Biden and US first lady Dr. Jill Biden out after they after visited former US President Jimmy Carter on April 29, 2021, in Plains, Georgia.
Former President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter bow in prayer along with members and visitors during the worship service at Maranatha Baptist Church less than a month after the 39th U.S. president and Plains native fell breaking his hip on June 9, 2019, in Plains, Georgia.
Former President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter bow in prayer along with members and visitors during the worship service at Maranatha Baptist Church less than a month after the 39th U.S. president and Plains native fell breaking his hip on June 9, 2019, in Plains, Georgia.
Former President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter at the Democratic Convention in Boston on July 26, 2004.
Former President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter at the Democratic Convention in Boston on July 26, 2004.
President Jimmy Carter, right, and his wife, first lady Rosalynn Carter, lead their guests in dancing at the annual Congressional Christmas Ball on Dec. 13, 1978, at the White House.
President Jimmy Carter, right, and his wife, first lady Rosalynn Carter, lead their guests in dancing at the annual Congressional Christmas Ball on Dec. 13, 1978, at the White House.
U.S. President Jimmy Carter, center right, and U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale, left, and their wives, first lady Rosalynn Carter, right, and Joan Mondale, center left, wave to the crowd after delivering their acceptance speeches at the 1980 Democratic National Convention on August 13, 1980, in Madison Square Garden.
U.S. President Jimmy Carter, center right, and U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale, left, and their wives, first lady Rosalynn Carter, right, and Joan Mondale, center left, wave to the crowd after delivering their acceptance speeches at the 1980 Democratic National Convention on August 13, 1980, in Madison Square Garden.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter speaks during a news conference at The Carter Center on Nov. 5, 2019, in Atlanta.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter speaks during a news conference at The Carter Center on Nov. 5, 2019, in Atlanta.
Former President Jimmy Carter, right, holds hands with his wife, former first lady Rosalynn Carter, as they work with other volunteers on site on Aug. 27, 2018, in Mishawaka, Indiana.
Former President Jimmy Carter, right, holds hands with his wife, former first lady Rosalynn Carter, as they work with other volunteers on site on Aug. 27, 2018, in Mishawaka, Indiana.
Jimmy Carter gives a victory sign as his wife, Rosalynn Carter, holds a newspaper after winning the Wisconsin's Democratic presidential primary on April 7, 1976 in Milwaukee.
Jimmy Carter gives a victory sign as his wife, Rosalynn Carter, holds a newspaper after winning the Wisconsin’s Democratic presidential primary on April 7, 1976 in Milwaukee.
Four-year-old Prem, whose name means “Love” in Hindi, applies a spot of dry colored powder to the forehead of first lady Rosalynn Carter, left, at a boarding school in New Delhi, on Jan. 2, 1978.
Jimmy Carter, right, and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, wave together at the National Convention in Madison Square Garden on July 15, 1976, in New York.
Jimmy Carter, right, and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, wave together at the National Convention in Madison Square Garden on July 15, 1976, in New York.
Former President Jimmy Carter and wife Rosalynn wave to the delegates during the Democratic National Convention at the FleetCenter in Boston on July 26, 2004.
Former President Jimmy Carter and wife Rosalynn wave to the delegates during the Democratic National Convention at the FleetCenter in Boston on July 26, 2004.
Former President Jimmy Carter, his wife Rosalynn Carter, and mother-in-law Allie Smith walk through Plains, Georgia on Jan. 23, 1981, back home from their office. The new office for the Carter is the former home of his mother, Lillian Carter.
Former President Jimmy Carter, his wife Rosalynn Carter, and mother-in-law Allie Smith walk through Plains, Georgia on Jan. 23, 1981, back home from their office. The new office for the Carter is the former home of his mother, Lillian Carter.
In this April 30, 2021, photo released by The White House, former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter pose for a photo with President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden at the home of the Carter's in Plains, Georgia.
In this April 30, 2021, photo released by The White House, former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter pose for a photo with President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden at the home of the Carter’s in Plains, Georgia.
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter at the Democratic Convention, Boston, July 26, 2004.
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter at the Democratic Convention, Boston, July 26, 2004.
Georgia Gov.-elect Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, celebrate his election win on Nov. 3, 1970, in Atlanta.
Georgia Gov.-elect Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, celebrate his election win on Nov. 3, 1970, in Atlanta.
Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, back left, wave to photographers on the City Hall balcony as they arrived with San Francisco Mayor Dianne Feinstein, right, in San Francisco on Feb. 1, 1983. Carter's meeting with the mayor was canceled when a caller phoned in a routine bomb threat, the Secret Service said.
Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, back left, wave to photographers on the City Hall balcony as they arrived with San Francisco Mayor Dianne Feinstein, right, in San Francisco on Feb. 1, 1983. Carter’s meeting with the mayor was canceled when a caller phoned in a routine bomb threat, the Secret Service said.
First lady Rosalynn Carter, left, and daughter Amy leave the White House in Washington on March 26, 1978.
First lady Rosalynn Carter, left, and daughter Amy leave the White House in Washington on March 26, 1978.
In this photo provided by the Florida Keys News Bureau, former President Jimmy Carter, second from left, and his wife Rosalynn, right, examine a rescued loggerhead sea turtle in the surgical suite at the Florida Keys-based Turtle Hospital on Dec. 30, 2016, in Marathon, Fla.
In this photo provided by the Florida Keys News Bureau, former President Jimmy Carter, second from left, and his wife Rosalynn, right, examine a rescued loggerhead sea turtle in the surgical suite at the Florida Keys-based Turtle Hospital on Dec. 30, 2016, in Marathon, Fla.
Jimmy Carter receives a hug from his wife, Rosalynn Carter, after the third presidential debate ended on Oct. 22, 1976, in Williamsburg, Va.
Jimmy Carter receives a hug from his wife, Rosalynn Carter, after the third presidential debate ended on Oct. 22, 1976, in Williamsburg, Va.
Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, pose for a photo with other workers at a Habitat for Humanity building site on Nov. 2, 2015, in Memphis, Tenn. Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, have volunteered a week of their time annually to Habitat for Humanity since 1984, events dubbed “Carter work projects” that draw thousands of volunteers and take months of planning.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter answers questions during a news conference at a Habitat for Humanity building site on Nov. 2, 2015, in Memphis.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter answers questions during a news conference at a Habitat for Humanity building site on Nov. 2, 2015, in Memphis.
This Oct. 1, 2009 file photo shows former President Jimmy Carter getting a kiss from his wife Rosalynn as she introduces him during a reopening ceremony for the newly redesigned Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta.
This Oct. 1, 2009 file photo shows former President Jimmy Carter getting a kiss from his wife Rosalynn as she introduces him during a reopening ceremony for the newly redesigned Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter makes phone calls to voters at the campaign headquarters on behalf of her son, Jack Carter, a Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, on Oct. 3, 2006, in Las Vegas.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter makes phone calls to voters at the campaign headquarters on behalf of her son, Jack Carter, a Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, on Oct. 3, 2006, in Las Vegas.
President Jimmy Carter, his wife Rosalynn Carter and their daughter Amy during a reception for the Democratic National Committee at the White House on Jan. 21, 1977. Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. president and their four decades thereafter as global humanitarians, has died at the age of 96.
President Jimmy Carter, his wife Rosalynn Carter and their daughter Amy during a reception for the Democratic National Committee at the White House on Jan. 21, 1977. Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. president and their four decades thereafter as global humanitarians, has died at the age of 96.