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Bessie Lillian Carter (née Gordy; August 15, 1898 – October 30, 1983) was an American nurse. Carter's son Jimmy Carter served as president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. She was also known for her contributions as a Peace Corps volunteer in India and for writing two books during her son’s presidency.
26 de feb. de 2023 · “Mrs. Lillian Carter, the 68-year-old mother of State Sen. Jimmy Carter, leaves Tuesday for a two-year tour of duty with the Peace Corps in India,” United Press International reported.
The mother of a president and a formidable leader in her own right, Lillian Gordy Carter set an example for all women with her determination to make the world a better place. Whether it was by serving as a nurse in the Peace Corps in India, or bridging cultural gaps in rural Georgia, her nursing skills and her compassion endeared her to many.
Learn about the life and achievements of Lillian Gordy Carter, a nurse, activist and mother of former US President Jimmy Carter. Explore her role in challenging segregation, supporting public health in India and influencing her son's political values.
Learn about the life and legacy of Bessie Lillian Gordy Carter, the mother of the 39th president, Jimmy Carter. She was a nurse, a Peace Corps volunteer, and a civil rights activist who worked in India and Georgia.
19 de jun. de 2020 · Raised in rural, southern Georgia, Lillian Gordy Carter was trained as a nurse and spent her life opposing the strict codes of segregation. After the death of her husband, she left a life of...
31 de oct. de 1983 · Lillian Carter, the 85-year-old mother of former President Jimmy Carter, died of cancer yesterday in Americus- Sumter County Hospital in Americus, Ga., where she had been hospitalized since...
