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Jimmy Carter describes marrying Rosalynn as what in his book?
Jimmy Carter describes marrying Rosalynn as what in his book?
- A necessary step in his political career
- A partnership based on mutual political ambition
- The pinnacle of his life (correct)
- An unexpected but welcome surprise
What was Jimmy Carter doing when Rosalynn developed a crush on him?
What was Jimmy Carter doing when Rosalynn developed a crush on him?
- Running the family peanut farm in Plains, Georgia
- Campaigning for governor of Georgia
- Serving in the military, specifically in his Naval uniform (correct)
- Attending Plains High School
What role did Rosalynn Carter play in Jimmy Carter's 1976 presidential campaign?
What role did Rosalynn Carter play in Jimmy Carter's 1976 presidential campaign?
- She focused on writing his speeches and policy proposals.
- She served as his campaign manager, directing strategy and fundraising.
- She campaigned alone on his behalf in 41 states. (correct)
- She remained in Plains, Georgia, managing the family peanut farm.
What did the Carters do after Jimmy Carter's military assignments?
What did the Carters do after Jimmy Carter's military assignments?
What is Jimmy Carter known for championing on a global scale?
What is Jimmy Carter known for championing on a global scale?
What was the duration of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter's marriage?
What was the duration of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter's marriage?
In the dedication of his book, what did Jimmy Carter credit Rosalynn with?
In the dedication of his book, what did Jimmy Carter credit Rosalynn with?
Besides family, who else attended the Carters' 75th wedding anniversary celebration?
Besides family, who else attended the Carters' 75th wedding anniversary celebration?
What position did Jimmy Carter hold in Georgia politics before becoming President of the United States?
What position did Jimmy Carter hold in Georgia politics before becoming President of the United States?
What health challenge did Jimmy Carter face later in his life, as revealed shortly before publishing a book?
What health challenge did Jimmy Carter face later in his life, as revealed shortly before publishing a book?
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Who was Jimmy Carter?
Who was Jimmy Carter?
Served as President of the United States and was Governor of Georgia in 1970.
When did the Carters live in the White House?
When did the Carters live in the White House?
The Carters lived in the White House from 1977 to 1981.
What role did Rosalynn play?
What role did Rosalynn play?
Rosalynn Carter supported her husband's work until her last day.
What did Carter say about Rosalynn?
What did Carter say about Rosalynn?
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What was the 'pinnacle' of Carter's life?
What was the 'pinnacle' of Carter's life?
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What were the Carters known for?
What were the Carters known for?
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What did Carter do after the military?
What did Carter do after the military?
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How did Rosalynn support Jimmy's run for president?
How did Rosalynn support Jimmy's run for president?
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Study Notes
- Flags are at half-staff at the White House in Washington in remembrance of former President Jimmy Carter.
The Carters
- Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter lived in the White House from 1977 to 1981 with their youngest child, Amy.
- Jimmy and Rosalynn were married for 77 years.
- Three years prior, friends and family celebrated the Carter's 75th wedding anniversary at Plains High School.
- Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, and Atlanta media icon Ted Turner attended the Carter's 75th wedding anniversary.
- Understanding the respect the Carters had for each other requires going back several years.
Rosalynn
- Behind every great man is a great woman and Rosalynn Carter was always at Jimmy Carter's side.
- The Carters grew up in Plains, Georgia.
- Rosalynn did not have a crush on Jimmy until she saw him in his Naval uniform.
- Jimmy Carter asked Rosalynn out on a date after coming home in his Naval uniform.
- They kissed on that day, and married in 1946, a union that would last for 73 years.
Jimmy
- Hard work defined Jimmy Carter's life.
- The Carters returned to Plains to run the family peanut farm after military assignments.
- Carter was elected Governor in 1970.
- Six years later, Rosalynn campaigned alone on his behalf in 41 states when Jimmy ran for president.
- Jimmy Carter served as President of the United States.
First Couple
- As First Couple, Mrs. Carter supported her husband's work until his last day.
- The Carters have children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
- Jimmy Carter stands for human rights and peace all over the world.
- For decades, the Carters traveled the world, trying to change it for the better.
- They lived their lives hoping to make someone else's life better.
- The Carters love never wavered.
- Jimmy Carter had cancer, or growth or tumor on his liver.
- Shortly before announcing his diagnosis, the individual published a book.
- The book is a portrait of his life and his lifelong love.
- The book includes a dedication to Rosalynn.
- The dedication states that Rosalynn "kept my life pull of love."
- He considers marrying Rosalynn as the best thing he ever did.
- He describes marrying Rosalynn as the pinnacle of his life.
- He feels as blessed as any human being in the world.
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