Former President Jimmy Carter will receive a state funeral in Washington before being laid to rest in Plains, Georgia, next to his wife.
Washington: Jimmy Carter, the former president who passed away at 100, will be honored with a state funeral. This will take place in Washington, D.C., before he is laid to rest in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, beside his beloved wife, Rosalynn.
The state funeral is set for January 9, and it’s been declared a national day of mourning. It’s a big deal, and many people will be paying their respects.
After the funeral, there will be a public service in Atlanta, where folks can gather to remember him. Then, he’ll have a private burial in Plains, the place he called home.
Carter was the longest-living president, and he passed away two years after entering hospice care. Many people last saw him at Rosalynn’s funeral last year, which was quite emotional.
On Monday, the family accepted an invitation for Carter to lie in state at the U.S. Capitol. Congress wanted to honor his long service to the nation, and the family was grateful for the gesture.
Flags across the country are flying at half-staff in tribute to Carter, and they’ll stay that way for the next 30 days. It’s a tradition that honors former presidents, and it’s a sign of respect.
President Biden shared some heartfelt words about Carter, recalling their long friendship. He mentioned how sad it is but also how many good memories it brings back.
Biden even joked about how he and Carter have been friends for 50 years, which is quite a long time! He’s also ordered government agencies to close on January 9, and the stock exchanges will be shut down too.
