Rosalynn Carter

Rosalynn Carter, also known as 'The Steel Magnolia,' was one of the most politically active and influential American first ladies. She played a significant role in major diplomatic missions and cabinet meetings during her husband's presidency.

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Birth Name :

Eleanor Rosalynn Smith

Profession :

First Lady

Birthday :

August 18, 1927

Star Sign :

Leo

Age :

97

Birthplace :

Plains, Georgia

Eleanor Rosalynn Smith, known as Rosalynn Carter, was born on August 18, 1927, in Plains, Georgia. As an American writer, activist, and former First Lady of the United States, she is renowned for her work in mental health, caregiving, and women’s rights. Serving as the honorary chair of the President’s Commission on Mental Health, Carter played a significant role in establishing the Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. She also founded the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving and participated in the Habitat for Humanity project. Besides her activism, Carter is a talented artist, showcasing her paintings, woodworking, and quilts in galleries nationwide.

During her husband, President Jimmy Carter’s term from 1977 to 1981, Rosalynn Carter was the First Lady of the United States. She was one of the most politically astute and active First Ladies in American history, earning the nickname “The Steel Magnolia.” Carter represented the United States on significant diplomatic missions and attended cabinet meetings. She was a strong advocate for mental health research, women’s rights, and caregiving.

In 2023, it was announced that Rosalynn Carter had been diagnosed with dementia.