Fri Jan 10 13:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Nation Mourns Former President Jimmy Carter: National Day of Mourning Declared
**Washington, D.C. –** Former President Jimmy Carter, the nation’s only centenarian ex-president, passed away on December 29th at the age of 100. In honor of his life and legacy, President Biden has declared Thursday, January 5th, a national day of mourning.
Flags across the country and at U.S. embassies worldwide will be flown at half-staff for 30 days. Federal government offices will be closed on January 5th, except for essential services, with federal employees still receiving pay for the day.
A state funeral will be held at the Washington National Cathedral on January 5th, coinciding with the national day of mourning. President Biden will deliver a eulogy, and a eulogy written by the late President Gerald Ford will be read by his son, Steven Ford. President Biden described Carter as “a man of character, courage, and compassion” in his proclamation, inviting Americans and people worldwide to pay their respects.
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