Transcript of The love story of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter

It's a love story that spanned more than seven decades. Former President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalind Carter, who were the longest married first couple, surpassed 75 years of marriage.

Seventy-five years, I can't predict.

Both growing up in Plains, Georgia, the Carters went on their first date back in 1945. Though Rosalind initially rejected the first proposal, the couple tied the knot on July seventh, 1946. Their love has seen them through raising four children, a presidential term, running the family farm supply business, humanitarian work around the world, and a cancer diagnosis. They've even gone from sharing a kiss on the presidential debate stage to a smooch on the Kiss Cam, a 2019 NBA game. The relationship hasn't been without tribulations, though. The couple reflecting on writing a book together on today. We really did have a terrible time writing the book.

We thought perhaps the last chapter would be about our divorce. And it got us to work.

Former Carter, White House communications director, Jerry Raph Shune, says the couple has always worked together as a team. They treat each other as equals, and they always have. The 39th President also sharing this marriage advice with Judy Woodrow on CBS.

We make up and give each other a kiss before we go to sleep.

The Carter's celebrated their milestone 75th anniversary together in their hometown of Plains, Georgia.

To my wife, I want to express a particular gratitude for being the right woman that I chose for my wife. The my wife. It has been a really wonderful 75 years.

Andrea Mitchell, NBC News, Washington.

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