Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. President, is being honored with the pageantry of a state funeral in the nation’s capital, The Associated Press reported. He will later be honored a second service and burial in his tiny Georgia hometown that launched a Depression-era farm boy to the world stage.
In photos: State funeral for former President Jimmy Carter at National Cathedral
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President Joe Biden delivers the eulogy at the state funeral service for former President Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedra, Jan. 9, 2025.
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President Joe Biden touches the casket of former President Jimmy Carter as he makes his way to deliver a eulogy at the Washington National Cathedral, Jan. 9, 2025.
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Grandson Jason Carter speaks during the state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, Jan. 9, 2025.
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The casket of former President Jimmy Carter arrives at the National Cathedral in Washington, for a procession before the funeral, Jan. 9, 2025.