Rosalynn Carter transformed the role of First Lady. From Plains, Georgia, to the White House, she turned personal loss into lifelong advocacy. Breaking rules, carrying a briefcase, sitting in Cabinet meetings, she championed mental health, women’s rights, and caregiving support. She testified before Congress, passed landmark reforms, and co-founded the Carter Center, fighting global disease and promoting human rights. Quietly relentless, she used her platform to amplify voices society ignored. R