As America’s First Lady from 1977-1981, Rosalynn Carter advocated for mental health and other important issues. Throughout Jimmy Carter’s political career, she was one of his biggest supporters, and as lifelong companions they were inseparable. She was instrumental in the founding of the Carter Center in Atlanta, which is dedicated to peace and human rights worldwide. Carter has died at the age of 96.
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Sixty years after his death, John F. Kennedy's story continues to compel, surprise, and inspire. This November, from director Ashton Gleckman, comes a fresh perspective and definitive portrait of Kennedy’s charisma, leadership, and legacy. #Kennedy
The second image in our #100Years100Images series is the first time President Carter sat at the Resolute Desk. The Resolute Desk was made from the wood of the HMS Resolute. It was a gift from Queen Victoria to President Hayes in 1880! NAID 173403 #JC100#JimmyCarter100
BREAKING NEWS: We’ve just discovered a previously unknown letter from Lucretia Rudolph Garfield to James A. Garfield! It reads:
“Dearest James: How often do you think about the Roman Empire?”
No known response from the 20th President.
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Today, the George W. Bush Presidential Center and 12 other presidential foundations and centers issued a statement reminding us of our nation’s values and how to create a more perfect union.
Read the statement, share it, and have a conversation: https://t.co/NxU20xRA3S
Happy birthday to First Lady Rosalynn Carter. She's a best friend & wife, a mom, a grandmother & great-grandmother, an author, a philanthropist, & so much more. For all her accomplishments, check here: https://t.co/l8Qs1pqrFv. Image NAID 177696 10/17/79, Atlanta, GA #FamilyFirst
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#OTD in ‘79, Pres. Carter delivered the Crisis of Confidence speech via television & radio. He addressed the waning confidence of the American people in their government, values, and way of life, challenging them to unite and address the energy shortage. NAID186002
#OnThisDay in 1858, #AbrahamLincoln delivered one of his most visionary speeches -- the "House Divided" speech in which he warned that allowing #slavery in one region and barring it in another was tearing the nation apart. #AbeSays
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The Carter family is sharing that former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia. She continues to live happily at home with her husband, enjoying spring in Plains and visits with loved ones.
Full statement: https://t.co/FrpcYhPwn4