{"id":930,"date":"2023-11-28T00:44:29","date_gmt":"2023-11-28T00:44:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsx48.info\/?p=930"},"modified":"2023-11-28T00:44:29","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T00:44:29","slug":"rosalynn-carter-made-big-melania-trump-decision-before-her-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsx48.info\/?p=930","title":{"rendered":"Rosalynn Carter made big Melania Trump decision before her death"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s fair to say that\u00a0Jimmy<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Rosalynn Carter\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0time in the White House wasn\u2019t considered a universal success, but it can\u2019t be said that they didn\u2019t do their utmost to continue to change lives for the better after Jimmy\u2019s time as president was cut short.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Of all past presidents and former first ladies, Jimmy and Rosalynn are arguably the couple that have done the most humanitarian work in their post-White House life. Both remained dedicated to compassion and kindness in virtually all they did, even striving to inspire kindness well into their 90s.<\/p>\n

Sadly, Rosalynn\u2019s passing on November 19 brought an end to one of the most endearing and celebrated marriages in the history of American politics. The former First Lady died aged 96, less than two days after joining her husband in hospice care.<\/p>\n

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Needless to say, tributes have flooded in from around the world ahead of her funeral, which will be attended by all other living first ladies. That includes Melania Trump, who Rosalynn is said to have offered an olive branch to prior to her death.<\/p>\n

In their 77 years of marriage, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter traveled the world together as lovers, politicians, and humanitarians.<\/p>\n

99-year-old Jimmy entered home hospice care earlier this year; taken by many to be a sure fire signal that his end was approaching. Rosalynn was then diagnosed with dementia, and on November 17, she joined her husband so that they could spend their final days together\u2026 together.<\/p>\n

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New details emerged<\/a>\u00a0last week regarding how Rosalynn spent her last day of life, as well as the decision Jimmy made during her final hours. Suffice it to say, it makes for tear-jerking reading.<\/p>\n

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According to reports<\/a>, 96-year-old Rosalynn passed away at her home in Plains, Georgia at 2:10 p.m. on November 19.<\/p>\n

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As stated, last week Rosalynn joined her husband half a year after being diagnosed with dementia. Yet a mere two days after doing so, Rosalynn\u2019s health continued to deteriorate after she picked up an infection that antibiotics failed to fight.<\/p>\n

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Jimmy is said to have sat in his wheelchair by her bed, but soon made the heartbreaking decision to send others out of the room so that he could be alone with his love.<\/p>\n

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Congratulations to Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter. They are now the longest married presidential couple and still going strong at 26,765 days!<\/p>\n

Posted by\u00a0The Carter Center<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0Thursday, October 17, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

\u201cMy father told her he loved her and thanked her for all the wonderful things she had done,\u201d said James E. \u201cChip\u201d Carter III, who was in his parents\u2019 bedroom with other family members. \u201cThen he asked us to leave so he could be alone with her.\u201d<\/p>\n

Chip said that 99-year-old Jimmy sat for around half an hour holding his wife\u2019s hand.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI\u2019m sure he prayed,\u201d Chip explained.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s said that late on Saturday evening, Jimmy was moved into his own hospice bed, which was then placed beside his wife\u2019s so that the couple \u2013 married some 77 years \u2013 could talk to one another.<\/p>\n

Tragically, though, by Sunday morning, Rosalynn had lost the power of speech. Later that day, her long and inspiring life came to an end.<\/p>\n

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ASPEN, CO \u2013 JUNE 23: Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter speaks with President Jimmy Carter and Aspen Institute president and CEO Walter Isaacson during the McCloskey Speaker Series on June 23, 2015 in Aspen, Colorado. (Photo by Leigh Vogel\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Attentions are now turning to Rosalynn\u2019s funeral, with one particular aspect making for interesting reading indeed. It concerns a decision Rosalynn herself reportedly made before her death, one that speaks to her undying grace and desire to do good.<\/p>\n

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As per SheKnows,<\/a>\u00a0citing the\u00a0Washington Post<\/a>, Rosalynn was insistent that fellow ex-First Lady Melania Trump should attend her funeral, despite her husband strongly disagreeing with the Donald Trump administration.<\/p>\n

The Post say that \u201call former first ladies, including Melania Trump,\u201d\u00a0having been invited to Rosalynn\u2019s funeral. Jimmy and Rosalynn\u2019s son Chip confirmed that his late mother had been \u201cinvolved in that decision\u201d though she knew that there were \u201cpublic disagreements over many issues\u201d between her husband and Donald Trump.<\/p>\n

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WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 JULY 04: President Donald Trump and first Lady Melania Trump participate in an event on the South Lawn of the White House on July 04, 2020 in Washington, DC. President Trump is hosting a \u201cSalute to America\u201d celebration that includes flyovers by military aircraft and a large fireworks display. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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\u201cMy mother was a gracious person, and she would treat everybody with respect, including a former first lady,\u201d Chip said.<\/p>\n

Donald Trump, meanwhile, confirmed that he and Melania will attend the wedding. As for the first ladies, Dr. Jill Biden, Michelle Obama, Laura Bush and Hillary Clinton are all also expected to be there.<\/p>\n

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I don\u2019t know about you, but I think this is a perfect example of Rosalynn Carter\u2019s famed kindness. Rest in peace, Rosalynn, and thank you for all your hard work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s fair to say that\u00a0Jimmy\u00a0and\u00a0Rosalynn Carter\u2019s\u00a0time in the White House wasn\u2019t considered a universal success, but it can\u2019t be said that they didn\u2019t do their utmost to continue to change lives for the better after Jimmy\u2019s time as president was cut short. Of all past presidents and former first ladies, Jimmy and Rosalynn are arguably…<\/p>\n

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