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Also Known As Eleanor Rosalynn Smith
Born August 18, 1927 • Plains • Georgia
Died November 19, 2023 (aged 96) • Plains • Georgia • (Anniversary in 6 days)
Title / Office first lady (1977-1981)
Awards And Honors Presidential Medal of Freedom (1999)
Notable Works “First Lady from Plains”
Notable Family Members spouse Jimmy Carter

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