Humanitarians born on August 18

Take a focused look at the humanitarians born on August 18. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1927 Rosalynn Carter

  Rosalynn Carter was an American first lady, activist, and humanitarian best known as the wife of Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States. She played a key advisory role in the Carter administration and was a leading advocate for mental health reforms and caregiving initiatives. [bio]