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Willie Nelson Kisses Mrs. Carter

This photograph of country music icon Willie Nelson kissing First Lady Rosalynn Carter was likely taken in September 1980, during a concert that Nelson performed on the South Lawn of the White House. The First Lady joined Nelson on stage for a duet during the concert. Nelson is an American country music singer and songwriter with a long and storied career of activism for various causes.
Photographer
Bill Fitz-Patrick
Date of Work
September 1980
Type
Photograph
Credit
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum/NARA
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