President Jimmy Carter honored with a state funeral at a Washington cathedral
President Jimmy Carter will be honored in a state funeral Thursday, culminating days of marking the contributions of a man who after leaving office remained an influential leader on the world stage.
President Jimmy Carter will be honored in a state funeral Thursday, culminating days of marking the contributions of a man who after leaving office remained an influential leader on the world stage.
Carter, who died late last month at 100 years old, has laid in state in the Capitol rotunda this week. Along with his family, his casket will be moved from the Capitol to the Washington National Cathedral for the funeral proceedings.
There, President Joe Biden will deliver a eulogy. Tributes from former President Gerald Ford and former Vice President Walter Mondale will also be delivered by their sons.
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Also in attendance will be Vice President Kamala Harris, members of Congress, former presidents, Supreme Court justices and members of Carter's administration.
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