Rosalynn Carter wasn’t your typical first lady when her husband took office. She often acted as a presidential envoy, taking solo trips to Latin America and meeting with foreign leaders to promote human rights. After President Jimmy Carter’s presidency, the couple traveled the world advancing global health projects and monitoring elections. Host Marco Werman speaks to Kate Andersen Brower, the author of “First Women,” about Rosalynn Carter’s legacy.
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