Presidents Past and Present Honor Rosalynn Carter at Memorial for Former First Lady
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Former US president Jimmy Carter, 99, attended memorial service for his wife Rosalynn, who died at age 96. He arrived in a wheelchair with a blanket showing her face.
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President Biden and former presidents Clinton along with all living first ladies attended the service in Atlanta to honor Rosalynn Carter's life.
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Rosalynn was celebrated as an active first lady who championed mental health issues and built a charity network after leaving the White House.
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The couple's children shared emotional tributes, praising Rosalynn as the glue holding their family together over their 77-year marriage.
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The high-profile guest list at the memorial signals Rosalynn Carter's reputation as an equal partner in Jimmy Carter's political career and impactful first lady.