Happy birthday! Rosalynn Carter turns 98 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary politician turns 98 on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025.

Former First lady Rosalynn Carter is celebrating her 98th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed politicians of her generation.

Popular politician Rosalynn Carter has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 98th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Carter, a cultural icon

Born Rosalynn Eleanor Smith Carter in Plains on August 18, 1927, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Carter's not just a great politician, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Rosalynn hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Rosalynn Carter as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 98.

Happy Birthday, Rosalynn, you're the best!

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