. roseland carter's tribute service in atlanta, was attended by president joe biden and 1st lady jill bud, former president bill clinton and all of the living former 1st ladies. jimmy carter . the 99 year old former president was there to honor his wife of 77 years. it was a rare public appearance for the longest living president in u. s. history. he entered hospice care at his home in plains georgia. in february. the former president did not speak, but their daughter amy read from a letter he had written to mrs. carter 75 years ago. while i am away, i tried to convince myself that you really are not could not be as sweet and beautiful as i remember. but when i see you, i fall in love with you all over again. during her tenure, mrs. carter was considered the most politically active, 1st lady since eleanor roosevelt. she worked by her husband's side in the white house as a supporting partner, attended cabinet meetings and represented the us abroad. she vigorously pursued her own agenda, particularly in improving the lives of the mentally ill. what we witnessed was a 1st lady who saw her ro