In the keynote at that Rosalynn Carter Symposium, I said something Mrs. Carter also believed: if we can change things for children, we will end up changing things for everybody. Rosalynn Carter was a change agent for countless people throughout her long life of service. She shared a very simple philosophy: “I believe that one of the most important things to learn in life is that you can make a difference in your community no matter who you are or where you live.” This lesson is a fitting legacy.
On Nov. 28, the family of former first lady Rosalynn Carter held a beautiful memorial service for her at the Glenn Memorial Church at Emory University. Guests included President Joe