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It is thelongest presidential marriagein history.

The two walked down the aisle after Rosalynn graduated from Georgia Southwestern College.

Jimmy Carter revealed during an interview that he and Rosalynn always find fun-filled activities to engage in.

The Carters hold the title of having had the longest presidential marriage in history. Photo: The New York Times.Source: UGC

He soon became governor in 1970 and US President six years later, with Rosalynn as his biggest advisor.

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After turning down Jimmy Carter’s proposal, Rosalynn finally accepted upon graduating from Georgia Southwestern College.

Jimmy Carter’s first marriage proposal was turned down by Rosalynn Smith after she insisted on finishing college first. Photo: CNN Politics.Source: UGC

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One thing that made Rosalynn a revered first lady was her ability to tell Jimmy Carter when he was right or wrong.

During his era as the US President Jimmy Carter trusted Rosalynn’s advice above and beyond anyone else. Photo credits: Diana Walker.Source: Getty Images

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