Left: former President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter in 2015.Photo: Michael Tran/FilmMagicJimmyandRosalynn Carterhave been known to throw a big party — like the300-person bash they had over the summerin their hometown of Plains, Georgia, to celebrate 75 years of marriage.But for Thanksgiving, they’re not welcoming a bevy of guests that include country music’s biggest stars, the Clintons and family.A rep for the former president, 97, and first lady, 94, says the couple will instead have a “quiet day in Plains” for Thursday’s holiday. (The Carter Presidential Library marked the daywith a throwback photoon Instagram from the 1978 turkey pardoning at the White House.)Thelongest-married presidential couplein history have four children, 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. They wed in Plains on July 7, 1946, after a courtship that sparked when Jimmy was on a break from the Naval Academy.In May, PresidentJoe Bidenand First Lady Dr.Jill Bidenpaid a visitto Plains. “It was great to see President Carter,” Biden, 79, said after their meeting. “He reminded me that I was the first person to endorse him outside of Georgia. And we sat and talked about the old days.“The Carter CenterIn October, President Cartercelebrated his 97th birthday.The couple have largely retreated from the spotlight in recent years, amid the COVID-19 pandemic and some personal health issues. Still, they make exceptions, including their wedding anniversary party and periodic appearancesat Maranatha Baptist Church.Since leaving office in 1981, President Carter and his wife have focused on humanitarian work through their eponymous foundation. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.“We’re always looking to do things or find things we can do together, like fly fishing and bird watching and just going out to the pond, catch a fish,” Mrs. Carter has said of how they enjoy spending time together.
Left: former President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter in 2015.Photo: Michael Tran/FilmMagic
JimmyandRosalynn Carterhave been known to throw a big party — like the300-person bash they had over the summerin their hometown of Plains, Georgia, to celebrate 75 years of marriage.But for Thanksgiving, they’re not welcoming a bevy of guests that include country music’s biggest stars, the Clintons and family.A rep for the former president, 97, and first lady, 94, says the couple will instead have a “quiet day in Plains” for Thursday’s holiday. (The Carter Presidential Library marked the daywith a throwback photoon Instagram from the 1978 turkey pardoning at the White House.)Thelongest-married presidential couplein history have four children, 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. They wed in Plains on July 7, 1946, after a courtship that sparked when Jimmy was on a break from the Naval Academy.In May, PresidentJoe Bidenand First Lady Dr.Jill Bidenpaid a visitto Plains. “It was great to see President Carter,” Biden, 79, said after their meeting. “He reminded me that I was the first person to endorse him outside of Georgia. And we sat and talked about the old days.“The Carter CenterIn October, President Cartercelebrated his 97th birthday.The couple have largely retreated from the spotlight in recent years, amid the COVID-19 pandemic and some personal health issues. Still, they make exceptions, including their wedding anniversary party and periodic appearancesat Maranatha Baptist Church.Since leaving office in 1981, President Carter and his wife have focused on humanitarian work through their eponymous foundation. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.“We’re always looking to do things or find things we can do together, like fly fishing and bird watching and just going out to the pond, catch a fish,” Mrs. Carter has said of how they enjoy spending time together.
JimmyandRosalynn Carterhave been known to throw a big party — like the300-person bash they had over the summerin their hometown of Plains, Georgia, to celebrate 75 years of marriage.
But for Thanksgiving, they’re not welcoming a bevy of guests that include country music’s biggest stars, the Clintons and family.
A rep for the former president, 97, and first lady, 94, says the couple will instead have a “quiet day in Plains” for Thursday’s holiday. (The Carter Presidential Library marked the daywith a throwback photoon Instagram from the 1978 turkey pardoning at the White House.)
Thelongest-married presidential couplein history have four children, 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. They wed in Plains on July 7, 1946, after a courtship that sparked when Jimmy was on a break from the Naval Academy.
In May, PresidentJoe Bidenand First Lady Dr.Jill Bidenpaid a visitto Plains. “It was great to see President Carter,” Biden, 79, said after their meeting. “He reminded me that I was the first person to endorse him outside of Georgia. And we sat and talked about the old days.”
The Carter Center
In October, President Cartercelebrated his 97th birthday.
The couple have largely retreated from the spotlight in recent years, amid the COVID-19 pandemic and some personal health issues. Still, they make exceptions, including their wedding anniversary party and periodic appearancesat Maranatha Baptist Church.
Since leaving office in 1981, President Carter and his wife have focused on humanitarian work through their eponymous foundation. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
“We’re always looking to do things or find things we can do together, like fly fishing and bird watching and just going out to the pond, catch a fish,” Mrs. Carter has said of how they enjoy spending time together.
source: people.com
