{"id":11789,"date":"2023-11-29T15:05:22","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T15:05:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scrapoid.com\/?p=11789"},"modified":"2023-11-29T15:05:28","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T15:05:28","slug":"honoring-rosalynn-carter-tributes-remembrances-and-political-legacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scrapoid.com\/honoring-rosalynn-carter-tributes-remembrances-and-political-legacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Honoring Rosalynn Carter: Tributes, Remembrances, and Political Legacy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The late Rosalynn Carter, a distinguished humanitarian and former first lady, was recently commemorated in a moving tribute service held in Georgia. The event, attended by her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, witnessed the presence of prominent figures including President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, first lady Jill Biden, and all living former first ladies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall, the service stood as a poignant tribute to a remarkable woman whose life’s work centered on compassion, advocacy, and building a more caring society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Former President Jimmy Carter attends a tribute service for his wife former first lady Rosalynn Carter, at Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, Nov. 28, 2023.REUTERS\/EVELYN HOCKSTEIN<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Rosalynn Carter passed away on Nov. 19 at the age of 96, with her husband Jimmy Carter, by her side during her final moments. Their son, James “Chip” Carter III, paid homage to his mother’s influence, recounting her impactful role in his life, from mending torn shirts to supporting him through personal struggles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflecting on Rosalynn Carter’s legacy, speakers highlighted her adventurous spirit, unwavering faith, and commitment to humanitarian causes. Kathryn Cade, the vice chair of the Carter Center, emphasized Rosalynn’s active participation in national leadership, focusing on alleviating suffering, advocating for equal rights, and combating the stigma surrounding mental illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The service, attended by an array of dignitaries, celebrated the enduring love story of the Carters, their shared values, and their impactful partnership in political life. Personal anecdotes, such as a heartfelt letter penned by Jimmy Carter to his wife decades ago, added depth to the tributes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A military honor guard carries the casket of former first lady Rosalynn Carter from the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum en route to a memorial service at Emory University’s Glenn Memorial Church, in Atlanta, Georgia, Nov. 28, 2023.ERIC S. LESSER\/POOL VIA REUTERS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The event featured family participation, with descendants reading scriptures and performances of Rosalynn Carter’s cherished music by beloved artists. The presence of political figures, former first ladies, and well-wishers underscored the profound impact Rosalynn Carter had on various spheres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The commemoration culminated in plans for a funeral procession to the Carters’ hometown, Plains, Georgia, where a private interment would be held. Earlier, Rosalynn Carter lay in repose, allowing members of the public to pay their respects, while wreath-laying ceremonies honored her legacy at significant locations tied to her life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gests arrive before a tribute service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Glenn Memorial Church at Emory University on November 28, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. BRYNN ANDERSON \/ GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The late Rosalynn Carter, a distinguished humanitarian and former first lady, was recently commemorated in a moving tribute service held in Georgia. The event, attended by her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, witnessed the presence of prominent figures including President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, first lady Jill Biden, and all living former first ladies. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11790,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[19],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.scrapoid.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11789"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.scrapoid.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.scrapoid.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.scrapoid.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.scrapoid.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11789"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.scrapoid.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11789\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11791,"href":"https:\/\/www.scrapoid.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11789\/revisions\/11791"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.scrapoid.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11790"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.scrapoid.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11789"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.scrapoid.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11789"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.scrapoid.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11789"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}