Sam Altman moves to Microsoft and Rosalynn Carter remembered: Morning Rundown
NBCNov 16, 2023
The Facts
There was an outpouring of tributes after Rosalynn Carter, the former first lady and wife to former Pres. Jimmy Carter, died in her Georgia home aged 96 on Sunday.
Diagnosed with dementia in May, Rosalynn entered hospice care at home on Friday — joining her 99-year-old husband, former Pres. Jimmy Carter, who has been receiving end-of-life treatment since February.
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) said the US would remember Rosalynn for her "compassionate nature and passion for women's rights, human rights and mental health reform."
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
Rosalynn Carter was a devoted mother and wife, but also a great humanitarian, public servant, and global leader. She will be recognized for her vast efforts in championing those who often didn't have a voice for themselves; including those with mental health issues and disabilities. She will be long remembered on the world stage among nations, organizations, and citizens of the United States and beyond.
Establishment-critical narrative
The enduring legacies of Rosalynn Carter and her husband Jimmy are also a reminder that times have changed a great deal since the Carters embraced true populism in the White House. The Carters nurtured an establishment-critical stance touching on issues related to anti-war protests, civil rights, and other issues — actions that no administration has quite embodied since. In this challenging historic moment, Rosalynn Carter's life's work shows just how far today's institutions have to go to rebuild trust with the American people.
