First Ladies of the United States: Rosalynn Carter

Wife of President Jimmy Carter, Rosalynn Carter took an active part in her husband's presidency, occasionally sitting in on cabinet meetings. She was an active campaigner for her husband and enlarged the scope of the first lady's role in politics. The Carters were an especially close couple, both politically and personally, and the president would often bounce ideas off his politically astute wife. She was an influential voice in the president's ear, and the senior staff appreciated her political instincts and policy advice.

Politically active Eleanor Rosalynn Carter is the wife of 39th President Jimmy Carter. Serving as the First Lady from 1977 to 1981, she was an envoy abroad and a leading advocate for numerous causes, including mental health research.

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter worked for more than five decades to improve the quality of life for people around the world. She was a leading advocate for mental health, caregiving, early childhood immunization, human rights, and conflict resolution through her work at The Carter Center in Atlanta.