Pastor Tony Lowden speaks during a tribute service for former First Lady Rosalynn Carter at Glenn Memorial Church at Emory University.
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A memorial service for Rosalynn Carter was held in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 28. In attendance were all living U.S. first ladies and the 99 year-old Jimmy Carter. Rosalynn Carter died on November 19, at home in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 96.
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Ninety-nine-year-old former President Jimmy Carter, ten months into home hospice care, attended the memorial service for his wife, Rosalynn, on Tuesday. He hadn’t been publicly seen since his September appearance at a Georgia festival. The two were married for 77 years.
The former first lady died on November 19 at home in Plains, Georgia, at age 96.
Tuesday’s tribute service is part of a three-day series of events in remembrance of the former first lady.
All living U.S. first ladies attended, as did the second gentleman, Doug Emhoff, and prominent elected officials from Georgia.
Jimmy Carter attended the memorial for his wife.
Jimmy Carter arrives to attend a tribute service for his wife and former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
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According to the Associated Press, Carter spent the night prior at the Carter Center.
“He never wants to be very far from her,” CEO of the Carter Center, Paige Alexander, said.
Amy Carter, Rosalynn, and Jimmy Carter’s daughter, also spoke at her mother’s memorial service.
James “Chip” Carter kisses his father, former President Jimmy Carter, after speaking during a tribute service for his mother, former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
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As Amy Carter held his hand during the service, Former President Carter was surrounded by his three sons, Jeff, Chip, and Jack.
James “Chip” Carter spoke at the service for his mother.
James “Chip” Carter speaks during a tribute service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
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Amy Carter, Rosalynn and Jimmy’s daughter, also spoke at her mother’s memorial service.
Amy Carter speaks during a tribute service for her mother and former first lady Rosalynn Carter, at Glenn Memorial Church.
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Rosalynn’s children and her dozens of grandchildren and great-grandchildren were in the front row of the memorial service.
Longtime friend President Joe Biden attended the memorial.
U.S. President Joe Biden arrives at a tribute service for former U.S. first lady Rosalynn Carter.
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President Biden was a first-term Senator when he endorsed Jimmy Carter’s presidential run in 1976.
First Lady Jill Biden accompanied President Biden.
U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden attend a tribute service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
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Vice President Kamala Harris joined the President and First Lady at the memorial service.
Vice President Kamala Harris arrives for a tribute service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
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Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff accompanied Vice President Harris as well.
In addition to Jill Biden, all living former first ladies were in attendance.
Former U.S. first ladies Michelle Obama, Melania Trump and Laura Bush attend a tribute service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
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Former Presidents Donald Trump, Barack Obama, and George W. Bush were all invited but did not attend.
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton paid their respects.
President Joe Biden, left, First Lady Jill Biden, former President Bill Clinton, and former First Lady Hillary Clinton, right, arrive to attend a tribute service for former First Lady Rosalynn Carter.
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Georgia Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff attended.
Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga, left, and Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., right, both attend Rosalynn Carters memorial service.
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The Mayor of Atlanta came to pay his respects to the global humanitarian.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens arrives for a tribute service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
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In total more than 1,000 people attended the memorial service for Rosalynn Carter.
The casket of former first lady Rosalynn Carter arrives inside Glenn Memorial Church.
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