Jimmy Carter attends ceremony for late wife
Several former first ladies and presidents, including 99-year-old former President Jimmy Carter, attended a ceremony for Rosalynn Carter, who died last week at age 96. Mark Strassmann reports.
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Jason Carter remembers grandmother Rosalynn
Rosalynn Carter's grandson, Jason, recalled heartwarming moments he shared with his grandmother and honored her for her accomplishments at a memorial service in Georgia Tuesday.
Jimmy Carter's love letter to Rosalynn
Amy Lynn Carter, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter's daughter, spoke at a memorial service for her mother in Atlanta on Tuesday. She tearfully read a love letter her father, Jimmy, wrote to Rosalynn while he was serving in the Navy.
Chip Carter remembers his mother, Rosalynn
James Earl "Chip" Carter III spoke Tuesday at a tribute service honoring his mother, Rosalynn Carter. "She saved my life," Carter said of his mom, remembering how she encouraged him to enter rehab for his struggles with addiction. Rosalynn Carter died Nov. 19 at the age of 96.
Mourners gather to honor Rosalynn Carter
Three U.S. presidents, including Jimmy Carter, and all five living first ladies are expected to attend a tribute service at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, honoring the life of Rosalynn Carter. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports from Atlanta, and Robert Costa, CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent, looks at the Carters' legacy.
Rosalynn Carter honored in service attended by Jimmy Carter
Former President Jimmy Carter, who turned 99 last month, was in attendance, watching family and friends pay tribute to former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
First ladies to attend Carter memorial
President Biden, former President Clinton and first ladies Jill Biden, Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush, Michelle Obama and Melania Trump will be among the dignitaries in Atlanta Tuesday attending a memorial service for Rosalynn Carter. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
Rosalynn Carter lies in repose before funeral
Leaders will gather in Atlanta Tuesday to remember former first lady Rosalynn Carter, who died last week at the age of 96. Known for her active role in the Carter administration, Rosalynn Carter continued her life of service alongside her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, after leaving the White House. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
Memorials begin for Rosalynn Carter
Monday was the first of three days of planned memorials for former first lady Rosalynn Carter. Former President Jimmy Carter, who is in hospice care, plans to attend a ceremony for his late wife on Tuesday. Mark Strassmann reports.
Carter Library director on Rosalynn Carter
Rosalynn Carter laid in repose in Atlanta on Monday. She died in her Georgia home in early November at the age of 96. Meredith Evans, director of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, joins "America Decides" to discuss the former first lady's legacy.
Rosalynn Carter lies in repose in Atlanta as mourners pay their respects
A tribute service will be held on Tuesday, and her husband of 77 years, former President Jimmy Carter, is expected to attend.
Rosalynn Carter wreath-laying ceremony
Memorial services for former first lady Rosalynn Carter continued Monday morning with a wreath-laying ceremony at Georgia Southwestern State University, Carter's alma mater.
Rosalynn Carter's casket starts final journey
Three days of official mourning for former first lady Rosalynn Carter began Monday in Georgia as her casket departed Georgia Medical Center to lie in repose at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum. Rosalynn Carter died last week at the age of 96. Historian and documentarian Andrew Och joins CBS News to discuss her legacy, and CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on the ceremonies set to take place for the former first lady.
Jimmy Carter's last moments with Rosalynn Carter, his wife of 77 years
New details have emerged about Rosalynn Carter's final days before her death Sunday at age 96.
Bidens to attend service for Rosalynn Carter in Georgia
Rosalynn Carter, the former first lady and humanitarian, died Sunday at the age of 96.
Flags to be flown at half-staff Saturday to honor Rosalynn Carter
The former first lady, wife of former President Jimmy Carter, died this week at age 96.
Looking back at Rosalynn Carter's legacy
President Biden has ordered flags at the White House and federal buildings to be lowered to half-staff Saturday in honor of Rosalynn Carter, who died at her Georgia home on Sunday. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez looks back at the former first lady's legacy.
Rosalynn Carter's power as first lady
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter died Sunday at the age of 96. Anita McBride, director of the First Ladies Initiative at American University, joins CBS News to discuss how Mrs. Carter revolutionized her time in the White House.
Rosalynn Carter's mental health advocacy
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter died in her Plains, Georgia, home at the age of 96 on Sunday. Historian and documentarian Andrew Och joins "America Decides" to walk through the former first lady's biggest achievements.
Georgia and nation honor Rosalynn Carter
Those who knew Rosalynn Carter in her hometown of Plains, Georgia, want to honor and remember the former first lady's kindness. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Georgia, and Stewart McLaurin, the president of the White House Historical Association, joins CBS News with more on Mrs. Carter's impact on the nation.
Rosalynn Carter's trailblazing as first lady
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter died Sunday at 96, just days after entering home hospice care. Kyler Alvord, a political news editor for People Magazine, joined CBS News to discuss the Carters' marriage and the way Rosalynn changed the role of the first lady.
Funeral plans for Rosalynn Carter
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter is expected to be buried Nov. 29 at the Carter family residence in Georgia. Carter died Sunday at 96. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Bidens, more remember Rosalynn Carter
Tributes are continuing to pour in after former first lady Rosalynn Carter died peacefully Sunday with her family by her side. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Rosalynn Carter tributes pour in
The Bidens and former presidents and first ladies are celebrating the legacy of Rosalynn Carter. Ceremonies celebrating her life will take place over three days in Atlanta and Plains, Georgia, beginning next week. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports from Plains.
A look at Rosalynn Carter's life and legacy
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the wife of former President Jimmy Carter, has died at the age of 96. Carter died at her home in Plains, Georgia, on Sunday with her family by her side, the Carter Center said. CBS News takes a look back at Carter’s life and legacy, and the tributes pouring in from lawmakers.
Hours before shutdown deadline, House readies vote on GOP plan
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Delphi double murderer Richard Allen sentenced to 130 years in prison
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Why fish, birds and other animals yawn too, according to an expert
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Car hits crowd at Christmas market in Germany, at least 1 killed
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