President Jimmy Carter's remains arrived in Washington as part of state funeral rites after his passing at the age of 100 on December 29. Carter, the 39th president of the United States, served from 1977-1981, facing challenges such as economic unrest and international crises during his tenure.
On Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris and Speaker Mike Johnson paid tribute to Carter at the Capitol Rotunda, highlighting his deep religious faith, long public service, and humanitarian work. Carter's flag-draped casket is currently on display at the Capitol for public viewing.
Carter will lie in state for a second day on Wednesday before being transported to Washington National Cathedral for a state funeral on Thursday. President Joe Biden, a longtime ally of Carter, is set to deliver a eulogy at the service, which is expected to be attended by other living former presidents.
Following the state funeral, Carter's remains will be flown back to Georgia on Air Force One, where an invitation-only funeral will be held at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia. Carter will be laid to rest next to his wife, former first lady Rosalynn Carter, in a plot near their longtime home.
