President Biden will travel to Georgia to honor the late former First Lady of the United States Rosalynn Carter.
On Wednesday, President Biden announced that he will be travelling to Plains, Georgia to commemorate the life of Rosalynn Carter, who passed away recently at the age of 94. Rosalynn was a widely admired figure in American politics for her compassionate nature and advocacy of mental health services, family relations and civil rights.
President Biden’s visit to Plains will follow an initial visit to the spiritual home of Rosalynn, Georgia, where he will participate in a memorial ceremony and address the attendees. The President is expected to honor the dedicated work of Rosalynn and her devotion to public service, noting her efforts to draw attention to issues such as mental health and poverty. Biden will also reportedly meet with Rosalynn’s family privately prior to his speech.
Rosalynn is also renowned for being the first First Lady of the United States to take an active role in political campaigns, using her unique position to advocate on behalf of her husband’s goals of social and economic justice. She helped create a childcare policy for working families and collaborated with then-President Jimmy Carter on a wide range of policy goals related to women’s rights, human rights, and global peace.
The trip will be the first of Biden’s time in office to pay tribute to a U.S. leader, and it will be a meaningful way for the President to recognize Rosalynn’s lasting legacy. The honors that will surround the President’s visit to Plains will be a reminder that Rosalynn’s years of service and dedication to her country will continue to inspire generations to come.
Celebrating a Life! Biden Honors Rosalynn Carter in Georgia Trip
