Former President Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, passed away on December 29 at the age of 100. His state funeral began on January 4 in Americus, Georgia, and continued with his remains lying in state at the U.S. Capitol. The funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, January 9 with a national service at the Washington National Cathedral in the morning and a private service in his hometown of Plains, Georgia in the afternoon.
The national funeral service will be broadcast on “TODAY” and NBC News, with NBC News NOW streaming the coverage on YouTube. The funeral schedule includes a departure from the U.S. Capitol, a ceremony at the Washington National Cathedral, and a service at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains. The U.S. Navy will conduct a flyover to honor Carter’s naval service before a private interment at his residence.
As the nation mourns the loss of President Carter, the United States Postal Service will pause operations to observe the national day of mourning. Carter’s legacy as a humanitarian, peace advocate, and former president will be remembered during the funeral service, broadcast on television and online for those wanting to pay their respects from afar.
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