U.S. Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton were among the guests at the State Funeral Service for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on Thursday. The event was held at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
As former U.S. President Jimmy Carter's funeral got underway, former presidents and first ladies were seen greeting each other before heading to their seats — but some pointedly avoided the Trumps
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The state funeral of former President Jimmy Carter was held at Washington National Cathedral Thursday on what President Biden proclaimed a national day of mourning.
Thursday's service will cap off six days of remembrance for Carter, who died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100. After the funeral, Carter will return to Georgia to be buried in his hometown of Plains, next to his beloved wife of 77 years, Rosalynn Carter.
Former presidents, dignitaries, celebrities and other notable figures attended former president Jimmy Carter’s funeral.
Photos at the funeral show President Joe Biden, president-elect Donald Trump and former presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama and sitting in two adjacent rows. First ladies Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush, Jill Biden and Melania Trump were also in attendance.
The nation’s living presidents all chimed in to offer condolences to Jimmy Carter’s family on Sunday after the 39 commander-in-chief died Sunday at the age of 100.
While Barack Obama attended the ceremony at Washington National Cathedral, Michelle remained in Hawaii due to what was described as a 'scheduling conflict'
As they filed into the front pews at Washington National Cathedral, wearing dark suits and mostly solemn faces, five current and former presidents came together for Jimmy Carter’s funeral. During a service that stretched more than an hour,
Former first lady Michelle Obama did not attend the state funeral Thursday for former President Jimmy Carter. Except for Michelle Obama, all of the living former presidents and their spouses were at the funeral,