Remembering Former President Jimmy Carter on Presidents' Day

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the wife of former President Jimmy Carter and a devoted advocate for mental health care, died Sunday, leaving behind a lasting impact on the nation. A year since The Carter Center announced that former U.S. President Jimmy Carter was receiving end-of-life hospice care, Carter continues to be remembered for his dedication to public service.

This Presidents' Day, the nation honors the memory of Jimmy Carter and his contributions to American history. Since Jimmy Carter entered hospice care at his home in south Georgia one year ago, the former U.S. president has celebrated his 99th birthday and marked one year since entering hospice care.

ATLANTA — Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the U.S., has marked one year since entering hospice care. >> Read more trending news. This President's Day we at Hospice of the Plains would like to honor former President Jimmy Carter for his work as President of the United States.

Former president Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, was born on October 1, 1924 in rural Georgia. Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. president and their four decades together in public service, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and advocacy.

Enlarge Rosalynn Carter, 1993. (Photo courtesy of the Carter Center) By National Archives News Staff WASHINGTON, November 20, 2023 — Former President Jimmy Carter's dedication to mental health care and humanitarian efforts has left a lasting impact on the nation. As the nation reflects on his legacy this Presidents' Day, we remember the contributions of President Carter to our country.