Jimmy Carter Honors Late Wife Rosalynn at Memorial Attended by President Biden and Former Presidents
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Former President Jimmy Carter attended a memorial service for his wife of 77 years, Rosalynn Carter, who died earlier this month. Carter, 99, has been in hospice care since February but made a rare public appearance for the event.
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The invite-only tribute service was held at Glenn Memorial Church in Atlanta and attended by President Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, and former Presidents Clinton and Bush along with their wives.
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Music was provided by members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and country singers Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood performed. Remarks were given by Carter's pastor.
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Rosalynn Carter was remembered for her role as First Lady from 1977-1981, her advocacy for mental health, and the couple's enduring 77-year marriage - the longest of any presidential couple.
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Amy Carter, the couple's daughter, tearfully read a love letter her father wrote to Rosalynn 75 years ago while serving in the Navy.