Jill was wearing a sophisticated black jacket with large gold buttons down the front. Some people noticed it looked familiar.

Thursday's services capped six days of remembrance for Carter, who died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100. Following the honors in Washington, it was his wish to be buried in his hometown of Plains, next to his beloved wife of 77 years, Rosalynn Carter.

A national funeral service was held for former President Jimmy Carter at Washington National Cathedral this morning, marking the conclusion of his state funeral. Remembrance ceremonies included his lying in repose in his home state, Georgia, and later lying in state at the U.S. Capitol.

The country is honoring Jimmy Carter, the 39th United States president, with a state funeral in Washington D.C. Here is President Joe Biden’s eulogy.

President Jimmy Carter, who died on Dec. 29 at 100 years old, was eulogized by Biden at his state funeral on Thursday morning.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Here is the text of the eulogy President Joe Biden delivered Thursday during the state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter in Washington. Leaders of the clergy, distinguished guests and most importantly the Carter family.

All members of the so-called presidents’ club, all five living presidents, past and present, gathered for the event.

“When I got through being governor, I went back to Plains,” he told the congregation ... President Biden and first lady Jill Biden paid their respects to the Carters in Georgia in April 2021. “We sat and talked about the old days,” Biden said ...

Jimmy Carter, first former American president to live to 100, was eulogized at Washington National Cathedral on Thursday and will be remembered before a second service

WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 09: Members of the Carter family depart Washington National Cathedral following the state funeral for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on January 09, 2025 in Washington, DC.

The Carters were unable to attend Biden’s inauguration in 2021, the first they missed since Carter left office. They watched from their living room in Plains, Georgia, according to Jill Stuckey ...

Former President Jimmy Carter will be buried in his hometown after two funeral ceremonies in Washington, D.C. and Georgia. President Joe Biden will give the eulogy at the National Funeral Service at the National Cathedral.