Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at 100 on Sunday, will receive a state funeral beginning Jan. 6. The U.S. Army announced the six-day tribute, culminating in a national ceremony at the Washington National Cathedral on Jan. 9, designated a national day of mourning by President Joe Biden, who will deliver the eulogy.
The funeral procession begins in Plains, Georgia, Carter’s hometown. His remains will travel by motorcade, stopping at his childhood farm where a bell will ring 39 times to honor his presidency. Carter will lie in repose at the Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta until Jan. 7 before being flown to Washington, D.C., where he will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol.
Following the national ceremony, Carter’s family will hold a private funeral and interment in Plains on Jan. 9. He will be buried beside his wife, Rosalynn, at their longtime home.
Carter served as the 39th U.S. president from 1977 to 1981. His administration was highlighted by the 1978 Camp David Accords, fostering peace between Israel and Egypt. Post-presidency, Carter dedicated his life to humanitarian efforts, earning the Nobel Peace Prize. Leaders worldwide have praised him as a compassionate and humble advocate for peace.
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