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In what city are flags at half-staff in remembrance of Jimmy Carter?
In what city are flags at half-staff in remembrance of Jimmy Carter?
- Atlanta, Georgia
- New York City, New York
- Plains, Georgia
- Washington, D.C. (correct)
For how many years were Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter married?
For how many years were Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter married?
- 65 years
- 77 years (correct)
- 50 years
- 80 years
In what year did Jimmy Carter become the governor of Georgia?
In what year did Jimmy Carter become the governor of Georgia?
- 1970 (correct)
- 1964
- 1981
- 1977
What did Jimmy Carter do after returning to Plains from his military assignments?
What did Jimmy Carter do after returning to Plains from his military assignments?
How many states did Rosalynn Carter actively campaign in for Jimmy?
How many states did Rosalynn Carter actively campaign in for Jimmy?
What position did Jimmy Carter hold?
What position did Jimmy Carter hold?
What was the title of the book Jimmy Carter published shortly before announcing his diagnosis?
What was the title of the book Jimmy Carter published shortly before announcing his diagnosis?
In his book, what does Jimmy Carter dedicate to Rosalynn?
In his book, what does Jimmy Carter dedicate to Rosalynn?
What did Jimmy Carter consider marrying Rosalynn to be?
What did Jimmy Carter consider marrying Rosalynn to be?
Where did Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter both grow up?
Where did Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter both grow up?
Flashcards
Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter
Served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981.
Rosalynn Carter
Rosalynn Carter
Wife of Jimmy Carter and a supportive figure throughout his career.
77 years
77 years
The length of the Carter's marriage.
Plains, Georgia
Plains, Georgia
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1970
1970
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Life-Long Love
Life-Long Love
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Liver Cancer
Liver Cancer
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Study Notes
- Flags are at half-staff at the White House in Washington tonight in remembrance of former President Jimmy Carter.
- Jimmy Carter lived in the White House with his wife, Rosalynn, and youngest child, Amy, from 1977 to 1981.
- Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter were married for 77 years.
- Three years ago, friends and family celebrated the Carter's 75th wedding anniversary at Plains High School.
- VIP guests at the Carter's 75th wedding anniversary included former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, former President Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, and Atlanta media icon Ted Turner.
- Rosalynn Carter was always a supportive figure, often found at Jimmy Carter's side.
- Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter both grew up in Plains, Georgia.
- Rosalynn didn't have a crush on Jimmy until she saw him in his naval uniform coming home from the academy.
- Jimmy Carter asked Rosalynn out on a date while she was sitting on church steps.
- The couple married in 1946, marking the start of a 73-year union.
- Hard work was a driving force in Jimmy Carter's life.
- After moving around the country on military assignments, the Carters returned to Plains to run the family peanut farm.
- Jimmy Carter was elected governor of Georgia in 1970.
- Six years later, Rosalynn Carter actively campaigned for Jimmy Carter in 41 states.
- Jimmy Carter became President of the United States.
- As First Couple, Mrs. Carter supported her husband's work until his last day in office.
- Jimmy Carter is a good father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
- The Carters traveled the world for decades, working to make it better.
- The Carters hoped to make others' lives better.
- Their love never wavered.
- Jimmy Carter had cancer, or growth, or a tumor on his liver.
- Shortly before announcing his diagnosis, former US President Jimmy Carter published a book.
- The book is a portrait of his life-long love.
- The book includes a dedication to Rosalynn.
- The dedication to Rosalynn reads "Who kept my life pull of love".
- He considers marrying Rosalynn the best thing he ever did.
- He believes marrying Rosalynn was the pinnacle of his life.
- He feels as blessed as any human being in the world.
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