Funeral events for President Jimmy Carter begin today in his hometown of Plains, Georgia
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Funeral events for President Jimmy Carter begin today in his hometown of Plains, Georgia

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Funeral events for President Jimmy Carter begin today in his hometown of Plains, Georgia A motorcade with the body of Pres. ERIC DEGGANS, HOST: This morning begins a nearly weeklong series of funeral events to remember the late former president Jimmy Carter, who died last Sunday at the age of 100. He's been tapped by the Carter family to document every piece of the activity here in Georgia, and he'll be in the procession the whole way. But this will all circle back where Carter's life began, back to Plains with a family ceremony Thursday evening at Carter's home church, Maranatha Baptist.

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Jimmy Carter yace en capilla ardiente en el Capitolio antes de su funeral de Estado
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Jimmy Carter yace en capilla ardiente en el Capitolio antes de su funeral de Estado

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Los restos mortales del el expresidente de Estados Unidos Jimmy Carter seguirán velándose el miércoles, luego de que llegaran a Washington en la víspera como parte de los ritos de su funeral de Estado. La vicepresidenta Kamala Harris y el presidente de la Cámara de Representantes, Mike Johnson, formaron parte de los tributos bipartidistas a Carter en la …

Jimmy Carter lies in state at Capitol Rotunda ahead of his state funeral
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Jimmy Carter lies in state at Capitol Rotunda ahead of his state funeral

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Jimmy Carter will lie in state for a second day Wednesday after his remains arrived in Washington a day earlier as part of state funeral rites. Vice President Kamala Harris and Speaker Mike Johnson were among those who offered bipartisan tributes to Carter in the Capitol Rotunda, where his flag-draped casket remains atop the Lincoln catafalque for …

An Atlanta man has visited all 39 presidential gravesites. He paid his respects to Jimmy Carter this week
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An Atlanta man has visited all 39 presidential gravesites. He paid his respects to Jimmy Carter this week

CNN  

CNN — Not many can say they’ve attended a nearly private church service with a former president. In 2021, Atlanta man Michael Tropp was traveling with a friend to Plains, Georgia, where former president Jimmy Carter was born and the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park is located. Michael Tropp What they didn’t expect was to be the only two in …

Jimmy Carter eulogized by Kamala Harris and others as 39th president returns to Washington
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Jimmy Carter eulogized by Kamala Harris and others as 39th president returns to Washington

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WASHINGTON — Nearly 44 years after Jimmy Carter left the nation’s capital in humbling defeat, the 39th president returned to Washington on Tuesday for state funeral rites that featured the kind of bipartisan praise and ceremonial pomp the Georgia Democrat rarely enjoyed at his political peak. As the sun set outside the Capitol, Vice President Kamala Harris, House Speaker Mike …

Jimmy Carter's funeral services begin in Washington, D.C., today
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Jimmy Carter's funeral services begin in Washington, D.C., today

NPR  

Jimmy Carter's funeral services begin in Washington, D.C., today toggle caption Jon Cherry/Getty Images ATLANTA — The remains of former President Jimmy Carter are scheduled to arrive on Tuesday in Washington, D.C., where he will be honored with a ceremony in the U.S. Capitol before lying in state through Thursday morning. Sponsor Message While Carter's four-plus decades out of office …

Watch live: Mourners pay respects to former President Jimmy Carter at Carter Center
2 days, 23 hours ago

Watch live: Mourners pay respects to former President Jimmy Carter at Carter Center

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch live as mourners …

’A Man of Honour’: Jimmy Carter’s 6-day state funeral begins with teary-eyed goodbyes and salutes
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’A Man of Honour’: Jimmy Carter’s 6-day state funeral begins with teary-eyed goodbyes and salutes

Live Mint  

The six days of funeral observances for former US President Jimmy Carter began Saturday in Georgia. Former US President Jimmy Carter state funeral His six-day state funeral started in Americus at the Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Mourners view the casket of former President Jimmy Carter as he lies in repose at the Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta, Georgia, on January …

Jimmy Carter's public farewell begins in Georgia, rites to conclude on Thursday
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Jimmy Carter's public farewell begins in Georgia, rites to conclude on Thursday

India Today  

Jimmy Carter ‘s extended public farewell began Saturday in Georgia, with the 39th US president’s flag-draped casket tracing his long arc from the Depression-era South and family farming business to the pinnacle of American political power and decades as a global humanitarian. He was held up and propped up and soothed by an amazing woman,” son James Earl “Chip” Carter …

Jimmy Carter honored at memorial service after casket carried by his Secret Service agents
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Jimmy Carter honored at memorial service after casket carried by his Secret Service agents

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former president Jimmy Carter’s six-day funeral schedule began Saturday morning …

Jimmy Carter’s funeral begins by tracing 100 years from rural Georgia to the world stage
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4 days, 16 hours ago

Jimmy Carter’s funeral begins by tracing 100 years from rural Georgia to the world stage

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ATLANTA — Jimmy Carter ‘s extended public farewell began Saturday in Georgia, with the 39th U.S. president’s flag-draped casket tracing his long arc from the Depression-era South and family farming business to the pinnacle of American political power and decades as a global humanitarian. Former and current U.S. Secret Service agents assigned to the Carter detail, move the flag-draped casket …

Jimmy Carter funeral updates: Former president to be honored in Georgia with procession and service
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Jimmy Carter funeral updates: Former president to be honored in Georgia with procession and service

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Jimmy Carter's six days state funeral begins in Georgia; Here is what happens next
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Jimmy Carter's six days state funeral begins in Georgia; Here is what happens next

Hindustan Times  

Six days of funeral observances for former President Jimmy Carter begin Saturday in Georgia, where he died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100. Here is what to know about the initial ceremonies and what happens next: The start honors Carter's deep roots in rural south Georgia The proceedings, streamed on apnews.com and the Associated Press YouTube channel, are …

Jimmy Carter’s state funeral has started. Here’s what to know
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Jimmy Carter’s state funeral has started. Here’s what to know

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ATLANTA — Six days of funeral observances for former President Jimmy Carter began Saturday in Georgia, where he died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100. A woman leaves flowers in tribute to former President Jimmy Carter at the entrance to the Jimmy Carter Presidential Center Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Atlanta. Tom Chaffin, of Atlanta, leaves flowers at …

Jimmy Carter’s state funeral starts Saturday. Here is what to know
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Jimmy Carter’s state funeral starts Saturday. Here is what to know

LA Times  

Tom Chaffin leaves flowers at the entrance to the Jimmy Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta. Six days of funeral observances for former President Jimmy Carter began Saturday in Georgia, where he died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100. Here is what to know about the initial ceremonies and what happens next: The start honors Carter’s roots in rural …

Jimmy Carter’s flag-draped casket makes its way to Atlanta as 39th president’s state funeral begins
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Jimmy Carter’s flag-draped casket makes its way to Atlanta as 39th president’s state funeral begins

LA Times  

A boy salutes as the hearse carrying the flag-draped casket of former President Carter moves through Plains, Ga., on Saturday. Jimmy Carter‘s long public goodbye began Saturday, with the 39th U.S. president’s flag-draped casket rolling through his tiny hometown and past his boyhood farmhouse on its way to Atlanta, where he climbed the political ladder and based his decades of …

Donald Trump to attend funeral of Jimmy Carter in Georgia, Washington
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Donald Trump to attend funeral of Jimmy Carter in Georgia, Washington

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he's planning to attend the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter. Donald Trump, the president-elect, said on Tuesday that he will be attending former President Jimmy Carter's burial. Trump also said he thought 2025 would be a “great year” and "we're going to do fantastically well as a country.” “There's a whole light over …

Trump says he is planning to attend Jimmy Carter’s funeral
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Trump says he is planning to attend Jimmy Carter’s funeral

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PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he’s planning to attend the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter. Asked about it as he walked into a New Year’s Eve party at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, Trump responded, “I’ll be there.” Pressed on whether he’d spoken to members of Carter’s family, Trump said he’d rather not say. …

How Jimmy Carter's funeral plans shake-up Donald Trump's inauguration day
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How Jimmy Carter's funeral plans shake-up Donald Trump's inauguration day

Firstpost  

Jimmy Carter, who was America’s oldest living president, passed away on Sunday at age 100. US President Joe Biden has declared that America will observe a National Day of Mourning on 9 January – the day Carter will be given a state funeral. Will Jimmy Carter’s funeral plans shake up Donald Trump’s inauguration? Since the American flag flies at half-staff …

Jimmy Carter's Funeral Services Begin January 4 in Georgia
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Jimmy Carter's Funeral Services Begin January 4 in Georgia

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: Funeral services honouring former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at age 100, will be held in Georgia and Washington, DC, beginning Saturday, January 4, and concluding Thursday, January 9. SATURDAY, JANUARY 4 The state funeral begins with the arrival of the Carter family at Phoebe Sumter Medical Centre in Americus, Georgia, at 10:15 a.m. Current and former Secret …

A guide to funeral services for former President Jimmy Carter
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1 week, 2 days ago

A guide to funeral services for former President Jimmy Carter

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Funeral services honoring former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at age 100, will be held in Georgia and Washington, D.C., beginning Saturday, Jan. 4, and concluding Thursday, Jan. 9. SATURDAY, JAN. 4 The state funeral begins with the arrival of the Carter family at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia, at 10:15 a.m. Current and former …

Jimmy Carter's funeral service to be held at this cathedral on January 9
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1 week, 2 days ago

Jimmy Carter's funeral service to be held at this cathedral on January 9

Hindustan Times  

A state funeral for Jimmy Carter, the former U.S. president who died on Sunday at the age of 100, will be held at the Washington National Cathedral on Jan. 9, according to the U.S. Army. U.S. President Joe Biden, who last year said that Carter had asked him to deliver the eulogy at his funeral, has directed that Jan. 9 …

Plans for Jimmy Carter's state funeral and what happens next
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Plans for Jimmy Carter's state funeral and what happens next

Daily Mail  

Jimmy Carter will become the sixth American president to be given an official state funeral at the United States Capitol as the nation prepares to honor its late commander-in-chief. President Biden declared from the Oval Office on Sunday night that an official 'day of mourning' for the deceased would be held on January 9, which was also be the day …

Jimmy Carter’s state funeral on January 9 at Washington National Cathedral
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Jimmy Carter’s state funeral on January 9 at Washington National Cathedral

Live Mint  

The United States will honor former President Jimmy Carter with a state funeral on January 9, declared a National Day of Mourning by President Joe Biden. After the state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral, Carter will be laid to rest in Plains, alongside his wife Rosalynn, who passed away in November 2023. Funeral schedule and major moments Carter’s state …

Joe Biden declares January 9 national day of mourning after Jimmy Carter's death
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Joe Biden declares January 9 national day of mourning after Jimmy Carter's death

Hindustan Times  

US President Joe Biden on Sunday declared January 9 a national day of mourning for Jimmy Carter, calling on Americans to visit their places of worship to “pay homage” to the late US leader. Jimmy Carter death: Flags at half-staff to gun salutes, what we can expect after former president's passing “I call on the American people to assemble on …

Jimmy Carter funeral: What to know about the former president’s services after his death aged 100
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Jimmy Carter funeral: What to know about the former president’s services after his death aged 100

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Two public observances will be held for former President Jimmy …

Jimmy Carter death: What is a national day of mourning?
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Jimmy Carter death: What is a national day of mourning?

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How American presidents have planned their own funerals
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How American presidents have planned their own funerals

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WASHINGTON — Jimmy Carter’s memorial journey will end at his house in the tiny town of Plains, Georgia, where he grew up on a peanut farm. “They are very much involved in the planning process, and the decisions that they make tell us a lot about who they are, how they see the presidency, and how they want to be …

Trump, Biden and Obama pay tribute to ‘public servant’ Jimmy Carter after his death aged 100
1 week, 3 days ago

Trump, Biden and Obama pay tribute to ‘public servant’ Jimmy Carter after his death aged 100

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Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The love shared between Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter is the definition of partnership and …

Jimmy Carter death: Flags at half-staff to gun salutes, what we can expect after former president's passing
1 week, 3 days ago

Jimmy Carter death: Flags at half-staff to gun salutes, what we can expect after former president's passing

Hindustan Times  

Jimmy Carter, the longest-living president in US history, died aged 100 in Plains, Georgia, after spending nearly two years in hospice care. The former president’s son, Chip Carter, remembered him as a “hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love.” Jimmy Carter death: Flags at half-staff to gun salutes, what we …

How American presidents have planned their own funerals
1 week, 3 days ago

How American presidents have planned their own funerals

India Today  

Jimmy Carter’s memorial journey will end at his house in the tiny town of Plains, Georgia, where he grew up on a peanut farm. “They are very much involved in the planning process, and the decisions that they make tell us a lot about who they are, how they see the presidency, and how they want to be remembered by …

Jimmy Carter, on Death
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Jimmy Carter, on Death

New York Times  

“I found I was absolutely, completely at ease about death.” “I’m going to live again.” Jimmy Carter, on Death Jimmy Carter brought up death — specifically, his own — at what turned out to be the last Sunday school class he would teach at Maranatha Baptist Church. “By the time I was 12 or 13 years old, my anxiety about …

Jimmy Carter, 39th US president, has died at 100
1 week, 3 days ago

Jimmy Carter, 39th US president, has died at 100

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates as the world reacts to the death of Former President Jimmy Carter ATLANTA — Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian, has died. “Our founder, …

A year after Jimmy Carter entered hospice care, advocates hope his endurance drives awareness
10 months, 3 weeks ago

A year after Jimmy Carter entered hospice care, advocates hope his endurance drives awareness

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Since Jimmy Carter entered hospice care at his home in south Georgia one year ago, the former U.S. president has celebrated his 99th birthday, enjoyed tributes to his legacy and lost his wife of 77 years. “The family is pleased that his decision last year to enter hospice care has sparked so many family discussions across the country …

Jimmy Carter attends funeral of late wife Rosalynn in Georgia hometown: Updates
1 year, 1 month ago

Jimmy Carter attends funeral of late wife Rosalynn in Georgia hometown: Updates

The Independent  

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Watch Live: Funeral service for former U.S. first lady Rosalynn Carter
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Watch Live: Funeral service for former U.S. first lady Rosalynn Carter

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch live as Rosalynn Carter’s …

Rosalynn Carter is eulogized before family and friends as husband Jimmy bears silent witness
1 year, 1 month ago

Rosalynn Carter is eulogized before family and friends as husband Jimmy bears silent witness

Associated Press  

PLAINS, Ga. — Her frail husband a silent witness, Rosalynn Carter was celebrated by her family and closest friends Wednesday in the same tiny town where she and Jimmy Carter were born, forever their home base as they climbed to the White House and traveled the world for humanitarian causes. Former President Jimmy Carter greets people as he departs after …

Watch again: Former US first lady Rosalynn Carter’s casket arrives at Atlanta’s Jimmy Carter Library
1 year, 1 month ago

Watch again: Former US first lady Rosalynn Carter’s casket arrives at Atlanta’s Jimmy Carter Library

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