Joe Biden To Attend Tribute Service For Jimmy Carter's Wife In Georgia

In an upcoming event, U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are set to pay their respects to the late former First Lady Rosalynn Carter in Georgia. Rosalynn, the matriarch of the Carter family, passed away recently after being moved to hospice care.

What Happened: As confirmed by a report from Reuters, the Bidens are scheduled to attend a tribute service at Emory University’s Glen Memorial Church in Atlanta. Rosalynn Carter, the wife of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away in Plains, Georgia, where she had been receiving hospice care.

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The public will be given a chance to pay their respects as Carter’s body will lie in repose at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta. Carter’s funeral will take place at the Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, followed by a burial at the family residence. In honor of Rosalynn Carter’s passing, President Biden has ordered U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff until her burial.

Why It Matters: Rosalynn Carter, who passed away at the age of 96, leaves behind a significant legacy. She was an active and politically astute first lady, playing a major role in her husband’s political career at both state and national levels. Moreover, she was known for her passionate advocacy for various causes, particularly in mental health.

As the longest-married U.S. presidential couple, the Carters set a remarkable example of partnership and dedication.

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