PHOTOS: Funeral services for former President Jimmy Carter | 1924-2024

Former President Jimmy Carter from Plains, Georgia, died on Dec. 29, 2024, at the age of 100. He will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife, Rosalynn Carter, on Jan. 9 in Plains.

Biden remembers ‘dear friend’ Jimmy Carter at former president's funeral

President Joe Biden, who will soon inherit the title of oldest living former president, delivered a eulogy for his predecessor Jimmy Carter on Thursday, talking about the importance of "finding the good life."

Where will Jimmy Carter be buried? A look at the small town where he will be interred

Former President Jimmy Carter will be buried in the small town where he lived, married, and died: Plains, Georgia. Carter spent more than 80 of his 100 years in and around the town, which still has fewer than 700 people, not much more than when he was born on Oct. 1, 1924.

Jimmy Carter Funeral: Where was Michelle Obama?

Former President Jimmy Carter is being honored with a state funeral Thursday in Washington, D.C. 

Gerald Ford’s son reads dad’s touching eulogy for Jimmy Carter

Gerald Ford’s son Steve Ford read his father's eulogy for Jimmy Carter at Thursday's funeral service, drawing a few smiles, laughs, and tears.

Jimmy Carter’s children, grandchildren continue legacy

Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, who were married for 77 years, leave behind a sprawling family.

Jimmy Carter funeral: Watch full service

Former President Jimmy Carter is being honored with a state funeral Thursday in Washington, D.C. Here’s how you can watch live on FOX 5, FOX5DC.COM, and FOX LOCAL.

Thousands mourn Jimmy Carter in D.C.
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Thousands of mourners are paying tribute to Jimmy Carter, as the former president's funeral is set for Thursday.

Bomb squad investigating suspicious vehicle at US Capitol after man with machete arrested

“Twice today our officers stopped a man who could have been a danger to the Capitol Hill community," said U.S. Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger. “This vigilance is critical during this time of heightened security."

Thousands pay tribute to former president Jimmy Carter
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Thousands of mourners are paying tribute to former president Jimmy Carter as he lies in state inside the Capitol Rotunda.

Jimmy Carter funeral: Who is expected to attend?

A significant gathering of leaders and family members honoring former president Jimmy Carter’s legacy are expected at his state funeral service on Thursday.

Seattle police report recruitment hits highest level in over a decade

The Seattle Police Department is celebrating what it’s calling a “surge" in officer recruitment, as the department sees its highest number of applicants since 2013.

Jan. 9 declared federal holiday for Carter funeral

President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday closing executive departments and agencies of the federal government on January 9 for the late former President Jimmy Carter's funeral. 

Why won't mail be delivered on Thursday, Jan. 9?

The Postal Service will suspend regular mail delivery, retail services and office activity on Jan. 9.

Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion suspect used ChatGPT to plan the attack
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The man behind the Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas last week used ChatGPT to look up information to plan his attack.

Jimmy Carter lies in state at U.S. Capitol
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After days of tributes in Georgia, the body of former President Jimmy Carter has landed in Washington, D.C., for the next part of his funeral.

January 9 is a National Day of Mourning for Jimmy Carter: What to know

Stock markets and the Postal Service will be closed on January 9 to mourn the death of Jimmy Carter. Here’s what else to know about the National Day of Mourning.

Jimmy Carter state funeral: What to expect

The funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, Jan. 9. 

Former president Carter's body lying in state
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The casket carrying the body of late president Jimmy Carter arrived at the Capitol for one final time as the nation says goodbye to the 39th president.