Remembering The Long Life And Lasting Legacy Of Rosalynn Carter
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter (L) with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during a rally to support mental health legislation. March 5, 2008, Washington DC. Rosalynn Carter died Sunday at age 96. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) Mark Wilson/Getty Images hide caption
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter (L) with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during a rally to support mental health legislation. March 5, 2008, Washington DC. Rosalynn Carter died Sunday at age 96. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
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On Sunday it was announced that former first lady Rosalynn Carter had died, at age 96. The Carter family said she was suffering from dementia earlier this year.
Although President Jimmy Carter only served for one term, Rosalyn Carter transformed the role of first lady.
Her influence continued for decades after she left the White House.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with journalist Judy Woodruff, who covered the Carter administration, about Rosalynn Carter's life and legacy.
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