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Rosalynn Carter, Former First Lady, Dies at 96

President Biden orders flags at half-staff in her honor, as plans for public events and funeral services are announced.

  • Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter passed away at the age of 96 on Sunday.
  • President Joe Biden has ordered all U.S. flags on federal government buildings and property to be flown at half-staff for five days in her honor.
  • Public events honoring Rosalynn Carter will begin on Monday in Sumter County, Georgia, where she and former President Jimmy Carter were born, wed, and lived most of their lives.
  • A service for Rosalynn Carter will be held in Atlanta on Tuesday, followed by a final funeral on Wednesday at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia.
  • Rosalynn Carter was known for her advocacy for equal rights and opportunities for women and girls, mental health and wellness for all, and support for caregivers.
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