Rosalynn Carter - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 18, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Age | 98 |
| Birthplace | Plains, Georgia, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Rosalynn Carter's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | First Lady of the United States (1977–1981), mental health advocacy, humanitarian work |
Intro
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.
Early Life & Background
Born Eleanor Rosalynn Smith in Plains, Georgia, Rosalynn was raised in a close-knit Southern family. She lost her father at an early age, which led her to help support her family. Rosalynn graduated valedictorian from Plains High School and went on to attend Georgia Southwestern College.
Career Highlights
- Served as First Lady of the United States from 1977 to 1981
- Key policy adviser to President Jimmy Carter
- Prominent advocate for mental health causes and the establishment of the President’s Commission on Mental Health
- Co-founded The Carter Center in 1982 focusing on global health and human rights
- Served as a member of numerous boards including the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers
Trivia
- Rosalynn Carter was the first First Lady to have an office in the East Wing of the White House.
- She wrote several books, including 'Within Our Reach: Ending the Mental Health Crisis' and 'First Lady from Plains.'
- She was married to Jimmy Carter for over 77 years, one of the longest presidential marriages in U.S. history.
FAQs
People also ask
Rosalynn Carter is 98 years old.
Rosalynn Carter was born the 18 August 1927.
Plains, Georgia, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About August 18th, 1927, in brief:
- Day of the week: August 18th, 1927 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Gaucho directed by F. Richard Jones
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