The nation has begun a week-long farewell to former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29 at the age of 100.
Carter’s journey started in Plains, Georgia, his hometown, and his body was transported to Atlanta on Saturday, where he will remain until Tuesday for public viewing at the Carter Presidential Center. Mourners can pay respects from Saturday evening through Tuesday morning.
On Tuesday, Carter will be taken to Washington, D.C., for a service at the Capitol, followed by lying in state on Wednesday.
A state funeral will take place Thursday at Washington National Cathedral, with President Joe Biden delivering a eulogy.
Later that day, Carter will return to Plains for a private service and burial.
At a service in Atlanta, Carter’s son, Chip, paid tribute to his parents’ legacy, recalling their profound impact on the world and expressing gratitude to the caregivers who supported his father. He also shared personal memories, including a Christmas when his father helped him learn Latin after he struggled in school.
Carter’s motorcade has traveled through Georgia towns, pausing at the state capitol and the Carter Presidential Center. At the Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm, part of the Carter National Historical Park, park employees saluted as a bell rang 39 times in his honor.
The farewell reflects Carter’s enduring influence as the 39th president, humanitarian, and champion of global health and democracy. His passing comes just weeks after the death of his wife, Rosalynn, at age 96. He is survived by their four children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
