Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter were married 77 years—the longest of any presidential couple. Here’s how they met, fell in love, and built a life together.

While former president Jimmy Carter certainly left his mark on America as the 39th president of the United States, one of his biggest legacies transcends the work of his presidential administration: his 77-year marriage to Rosalynn Carter.

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter passed away on Dec. 29 at 100, celebrated for his long marriage with Rosalynn Carter, who died in Nov. 2023. They had four children and 22 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.