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    Rosalynn Carter honored by family, friends and presidents, including husband Jimmy

    A gathering of first ladies and presidents joined other political figures in a tribute service. But a parade of speakers said her global stature wasn't what defined her.
    by The Associated Press Nov 28, 2023 4 minutes

    ATLANTA — Rosalynn Carter was remembered Tuesday as a former U.S. first lady who leveraged her fierce intellect and political power to put her deep Christian faith into action by always helping others, especially those who needed it most.

    A gathering of first ladies and presidents — including her 99-year-old husband Jimmy Carter — joined other political figures in tribute. But a parade of speakers said her global stature wasn't what defined her.

    "She had met kings and queens, presidents, others in authority, powerful corporate leaders and celebrities," her son James Earl "Chip" Carter III said. "She said

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