Fri Jan 10 04:54:31 UTC 2025: ## Nation Mourns as Carter Laid to Rest in State Funeral
**Washington, D.C. –** Former President Jimmy Carter was laid to rest today in a solemn state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral. Current President Joe Biden, along with First Lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, led the mourners, joined by a bipartisan collection of former presidents and their spouses including Bill and Hillary Clinton, George W. and Laura Bush, and Barack and Michelle Obama. President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump also attended the service.
The funeral procession included a moving display of respect as Carter’s flag-draped casket was carried from the U.S. Capitol to the cathedral. The service itself featured remarks from President Biden and a eulogy delivered by Carter’s grandson, Jason Carter. International dignitaries were also present, including Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, underscoring Carter’s global impact.
Photos from the event captured moments of shared grief and quiet reflection among the assembled dignitaries, highlighting the profound respect Carter commanded across the political spectrum. Following the service, the casket was carried away by a joint services body bearer team. The event concluded with guests departing the National Cathedral, marking the end of a day dedicated to honoring the life and legacy of the 39th President of the United States.
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