The passing of former President Jimmy Carter at the age of 100 has sparked a series of commemorative events leading up to his state funeral. Carter, who was deeply admired for his humanitarian efforts and integrity, will be laid to rest alongside his beloved wife, Rosalynn, in his hometown of Plains, Georgia.
Honor and Remembrance: The Ceremonial Farewell for President Jimmy Carter
Honor and Remembrance: The Ceremonial Farewell for President Jimmy Carter
Multiple public services and ceremonies will honor the life of Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States.
The main ceremony will take place on January 9th, 2024, in Washington, D.C., where he will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, allowing the public to pay their last respects from January 7th. President Biden is set to deliver the eulogy, having accepted a request made by Carter himself last year. The federal government will observe a national day of mourning on the day of the funeral.
Before the state funeral, ceremonies will commence in Plains, Georgia, beginning January 4, with a motorcade passing through the former president's childhood home. Additionally, a public service is scheduled for January 5 and 6 at the Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta. Following the services, Carter's remains will be interred in a private ceremony in Plains.
Attendees for the state funeral are expected to include former presidents, first ladies, and other dignitaries, with former President Obama and the Clintons among the anticipated guests. The participation of President-elect Donald Trump remains uncertain but will be closely watched, as his attendance during previous presidential funerals has varied.
This week, as the nation mourns Carter's passing, his legacy continues to inspire many, underscoring a life spent in service to others and a commitment to humanitarian causes.
Before the state funeral, ceremonies will commence in Plains, Georgia, beginning January 4, with a motorcade passing through the former president's childhood home. Additionally, a public service is scheduled for January 5 and 6 at the Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta. Following the services, Carter's remains will be interred in a private ceremony in Plains.
Attendees for the state funeral are expected to include former presidents, first ladies, and other dignitaries, with former President Obama and the Clintons among the anticipated guests. The participation of President-elect Donald Trump remains uncertain but will be closely watched, as his attendance during previous presidential funerals has varied.
This week, as the nation mourns Carter's passing, his legacy continues to inspire many, underscoring a life spent in service to others and a commitment to humanitarian causes.
