Rosalynn Carter turns 93 today
Rosalynn Carter turns 93 today.
Carter served as first lady of the United States from 1977 to 1981 as the wife of President Jimmy Carter.
When she returned to Georgia, the mother of four and grandmother of 12 co-founded the Carter Center, which fights disease and promotes human rights around the world; helped establish the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving (RCI) long before the myriad issues faced by professional and family caregivers was on many people’s radar; and along with her husband became pretty much the world’s best-known Habitat for Humanity volunteer, thanks to their annual Carter Work Project, which has built more than 4,000 houses around the world.
Birthday wishes for the former first lady poured in on social media.
#HappyBirthdayRosalynnCarter! The former First Lady and enduring fighter for women's/human rights is 93! She's the star of our virtual exhibit on #ERA: https://t.co/ScPZpZxjaG #Archives19thAt100 @RCICaregiving #MrsCarterBirthday Pics @CarterCenter, family papers, NAID 174465 pic.twitter.com/ZR20IZDbr7
— Jimmy Carter Library (@CarterLibrary) August 18, 2020
As a Rosalynn Carter fangirl, I gotta tell you -- this virtual exhibit from the @CarterLibrary is *chefs kiss*. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MRS. CARTER! https://t.co/2xiQEo7L7k
— Clinton Library (@WJCLibrary) August 18, 2020
Today, on her 93rd birthday, we say THANK YOU for everything she has done to make the world better.
— RCI Caregiving (@RCICaregiving) August 18, 2020
Who are the people and organizations you admire who embody Mrs. Carter's words? Reply or quote tweet with your shout-outs in honor of her birthday! #MrsCarterBirthday 3/3 pic.twitter.com/wppLYUIq45
Thank you, Rosalynn Carter! Her work raising awareness about mental health issues and advocating for family caregivers has been trailblazing. Wishing her a very happy 93rd Birthday! #MrsCarterBirthday @RCIcaregiving @CarterCenter
— Michelle Nunn (@MichelleNunn) August 18, 2020
Happy Birthday to First Lady Rosalynn Carter! Through her 93 years of life she distinguished herself as an author, mental health advocate, women's rights proponent, world health champion, and woman dedicated to her family.
— Jimmy Carter NHS (@JimmyCarterNPS) August 18, 2020
🥳🎂🦋#HappyBirthday #NPS #FindYourPark #19thAmendment pic.twitter.com/bUYB8elYQ9
Wishing my fellow Georgian, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, a Happy 93rd Birthday! Thank you for your kindness, compassion, leadership, and dedication to making a difference in the lives of others.
— Sanford Bishop, Jr. (@SanfordBishop) August 18, 2020
Wishing Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter a Happy 93rd Birthday! Your life work on behalf of caregivers has changed the landscape of their lives. Your continued fight for their rights, health, well being and support will always be remembered. #MrsCarterBirthday #RCI #caregivers pic.twitter.com/6QDrq9DkMh
— Patricia Bethune (@patriciabethune) August 18, 2020
Wishing a very special happy birthday to former First Lady and treasured American icon, Mrs. Rosalynn Carter!
— Chris Lee (@RuralChrisLee) August 18, 2020
Mrs. Carter‘s goodness and selflessness is an inspiration to so many and I’m grateful for her service to our country. pic.twitter.com/lRr6kSJSTT
Happy 93rd Birthday to former First Lady Rosalynn Carter @CarterCenter pic.twitter.com/eiUiAdZcce
— Jordan Johnson (@jjohnsonimpact) August 18, 2020
Today in #Herstory: In 1927 Rosalynn Carter born. First Lady of the US from 1977-1981. Politically active during her White House years, sitting in on Cabinet meetings. Her husband's closest adviser, she also served as an envoy abroad, particularly in Latin America. pic.twitter.com/CeEQ5uJBmQ
— Elizabeth Kerri Mahon (@scandalwomen) August 18, 2020
Happy 93th Birthday (8-18) former First Lady Eleanor Rosalynn Carter.
— Mike Ryan (@HealthCareGuru) August 18, 2020
It was an honor to serve as a White House Intern in 1980.
She and President Carter celebrated their 74 Anniversary July 7. 4 children, 13… https://t.co/nEO9iuZah9
Happy Birthday to the former 1st lady of the state of Georgia the United States and longtime wife of President Jimmy Carter Rosalynn Carter. Mrs. Carter is a young 93. #HappyBirthdayRosalynnCarter pic.twitter.com/NfDMxWVvav
— Thomas D Bradley (@ThomasDBradley) August 18, 2020
Mrs. Carter is a friend, a mentor, and an inspiration. Through her tireless dedication she’s lifted issues often ignored, and it's an honor to join her efforts at @RCICaregiving. Happy Birthday! #MrsCarterBirthday (photo pre-COVID) pic.twitter.com/rSzTzTkfLC
— Jennifer Olsen (@JenOlsen_DrPH) August 18, 2020
Please join in wishing one of my personal heroes—and one of Habitat’s greatest champions—Rosalynn Carter a very happy birthday! 🎂 #MrsCarterBirthday @CarterCenter @RCICaregiving pic.twitter.com/kUXZnpsSMc
— Jonathan Reckford (@JReckford) August 18, 2020
"A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don't necessarily want to go, but ought to be." -- Rosalynn Carter
— jimjptt@aol.com (@DiplomatJEP) August 18, 2020
Happy birthday First Lady Rosalynn Carter! pic.twitter.com/mm7Roahf5f
Another photo of the #Birthday Girl! Rosalynn Carter spoke at the opening reception of the Nat'l Women’s Conference, 11/18/77, NAID 176923. Check out our new #ERA exhibit: https://t.co/ScPZpZxjaG #MrsCarterBirthday @RCICaregiving #HappyBirthdayRosalynnCarter pic.twitter.com/ZjKVg9FD9K
— Jimmy Carter Library (@CarterLibrary) August 18, 2020
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