Jimmy Carter's Funeral Services Begin in Georgia

Former President Jimmy Carter, who died at 100, will be honored through a series of events starting January 4, culminating in a state funeral on January 9 at the Washington National Cathedral. The Carter family will first hold ceremonies in Plains, Georgia, where Carter's roots lie, before his remains are taken to Atlanta for lying in repose at the Carter Center. President Joe Biden has declared January 9 a national day of mourning, and flags will be flown at half-staff for 30 days. After the Atlanta ceremonies, Carter's body will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol, allowing the nation to pay its final respects before a private burial in Plains. The ceremonies will reflect Carter's long legacy as a humanitarian and advocate for democracy. Various tributes, including a display at the Millennium Gate Museum in Atlanta, have been organized to honor his memory throughout Georgia.