State Funeral Planned for Jimmy Carter: Key Details and Attendee List

Jimmy Carter, who served as the 39th President of the United States, passed away recently at the age of 100. His memoir will unfold through a series of memorial events culminating in a state funeral that brings together former presidents and the public to celebrate his extraordinary life and service.

The United States is set to commemorate the life of former President Jimmy Carter, who recently passed away at age 100. A state funeral will be held on January 9 in Washington D.C., following a series of events that will take place starting on January 4 in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. The funeral process will begin with a motorcade through Plains, stopping at Carter's childhood home, before progressing to the Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta for a public service. His remains will lie at the presidential library on January 5 and 6 before being transported to Washington.

In the capital, a ceremony will occur at the US Navy Memorial, followed by a horse-drawn procession to the Capitol where he will lie in state for public viewing. The memorial service at Washington National Cathedral will see the attendance of several former presidents, with President Joe Biden delivering the eulogy as per Carter's wish. High-profile attendees are expected, including former first ladies Hillary Clinton and Laura Bush, although the attendance of President Donald Trump remains uncertain.

President Biden has declared January 9 a national day of mourning, which will see federal government offices and financial markets closed, and flags at half-mast across the nation. This tribute signifies the profound impact Carter had on American politics and his legacy of humanitarian work.