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From the New York Times: Former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral at Washington National Cathedral will be held on Jan. 9, featuring a eulogy by President Biden and culminating more than a week of ceremonies and honors, organizers said on Monday.
Because of the New Year’s holiday, the eight-day plan that organizers had long envisioned will not kick off until later this week. Mr. Carter will be brought to Atlanta by motorcade and lie in repose on Saturday and Sunday at the Carter Center, which was the home of his post-presidential humanitarian work.
Mr. Carter, who died at his home in Plains, Ga., at 100 on Sunday, will then be flown on Monday, Jan. 6, to Washington. He will lie in state at the Capitol, as several presidents going back to Abraham Lincoln have. Thousands of people are expected to file through the Rotunda to pay their respects, including lawmakers, diplomats and everyday Americans.
After the service at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, January 9, Mr. Carter will be brought back to Georgia for burial on a military flight. He will be buried in a family plot in Plains, Georgia, next to the former first lady Rosalynn Carter, his wife of 77 years, who died at 96 in November 2023.
It is still uncertain whether President-elect Donald Trump has been invited to Carter’s funeral, although the Times reported that other former presidents will attend.
Unfortunately, Carter’s death will overshadow Trump’s inauguration on January 20.
Due to a US code which specifies that flags should fly at half-staff for 30 days after the death of a former president, the flags will still be flying at half-staff until January 28, as ordered in a proclamation by Joe Biden.
According to a US code which specifies that flags should fly at half-staff for 30 days after the death of a former president, Joe Biden issued the order Sunday after the death of Jimmy Carter. Therefore, all US flags will still be flying at half-staff on Trump’s Inauguration Day. pic.twitter.com/O5kMBqWftN
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— The Carter Center (@CarterCenter) December 30, 2024
Thank you, @POTUS, for the lovely words about President Carter. He deeply valued your friendship and support over the years. https://t.co/lBUmSfD1xH
— The Carter Center (@CarterCenter) December 30, 2024
President Carter taught all of us what it means to live a life of grace, dignity, justice, and service. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to the Carter family, and everyone who loved and learned from this remarkable man. https://t.co/dZHL0Nu0Tj
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 29, 2024
STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH ON PRESIDENT JAMES EARL CARTER, JR.
⁰”Laura and I send our heartfelt condolences to Jack, Chip, Jeff, Amy, and the entire Carter family.“James Earl Carter, Jr., was a man of deeply held convictions. He was loyal to his family, his… pic.twitter.com/2hzebCyS4g
— George W. Bush Presidential Center (@TheBushCenter) December 29, 2024
Hillary’s and my statement on the passing of President Jimmy Carter: pic.twitter.com/SOgqTZUdi6
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) December 29, 2024
NEW: The funeral for former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100, will be held on Jan. 9 at Washington National Cathedral.
Read more: https://t.co/t9Q9BMAn1W pic.twitter.com/lJFj15yV2v
— ABC News (@ABC) December 30, 2024
Trump releases statements in response to death of Jimmy Carter
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