The nation bid a proper farewell to former President Jimmy Carter during his funeral service in Washington D.C. on Thursday. President Joe Biden, who declared Thursday a national day of mourning after Carter passed away on December 29 at the age of 100, delivered the eulogy.
Following a period of lying in state at the Capitol earlier in the week, Carter’s remains were solemnly transported to the Washington National Cathedral. After the funeral service, his remains are scheduled to be taken to his hometown of Plains, Georgia, for a private funeral service and interment on Thursday night.
During the national funeral service at the Washington National Cathedral, President Joe Biden tenderly touched the casket containing the remains of Jimmy Carter as he delivered the eulogy. Carter, the 39th President of the United States, passed away at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024, at his residence in Plains, Georgia.
For those wishing to view the full video of Biden’s eulogy at the funeral service for former President Jimmy Carter, it is available for viewing online. Additionally, the full funeral service honoring Jimmy Carter can also be watched for those who would like to pay their respects.
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