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The atmosphere in the cathedral was quiet and somber as Jimmy Carter’s coffin was carried.
Earlier, the former presidents greeted each other and chatted as they took their seats. one of the strangest couples Barack Obama And donald trumpWho interacted cordially after taking their seats.
All former presidents, except Obama, who had a wife, were accompanied by their wives. Michelle ObamaNot present.
Pallbearers are now slowly carrying Jimmy Carter’s coffin into the National Cathedral.
It is wrapped in the American flag.
Bidens take seats at Carter memorial service, bringing together all living presidents
Joe Biden has come for jimmy carterMemorial service, with the First Lady Jill BidenMeaning all living American presidents are now together.
The last time such a gathering took place was at a memorial service in 2018. george hw bush,
The president is ready to deliver a eulogy for Carter. Biden did not appear to acknowledge the former presidents behind him as he took his seat.
Harris arrives for Carter’s memorial service
kamala harris Have taken your seat for jimmy carterMemorial service of, with Doug Emhoff,
The vice president is lined up in front of former presidents, a group that includes Bill And Hillary Clinton, George W. Bush And laura bush, Barack Obama And donald trump,
Harris did not appear to acknowledge any of them as she took her seat. Behind them, Trump and Obama continued talking.
Trump, Obama reach National Cathedral for Carter’s memorial
donald And melania trump Has taken his place in the National Cathedral for jimmy carterMemorial service of, as is Barack Obama,
The two men shook hands before taking their seats al Gore And mike penceWho is sitting right behind him. Trump has had a very bad relationship with his former Vice President.
Obama is sitting next to Trump, and the two chatted as the Democrat mused about an event to serve.
Carter’s coffin arrives at the National Cathedral for a memorial service
jimmy carterHis coffin has arrived at the National Cathedral, where a memorial service for the former president will be held.
Joe Biden Will eulogize Carter at a ceremony donald trump, Barack Obama And Bill Clinton Also expected to attend. JD Vance Spotted sitting with wife Usha Vance,
The cathedral is on a hill in Washington DC, and there must be a very cold wind blowing.
Also seen in the National Cathedral Al Gore, former Vice President, sitting next to Mike Pence.
Earlier this week, Politico reported Pence’s decision to certify donald trumpHis election defeat during a joint session of Congress in 2021 was partly inspired by Gore presiding over his own election defeat in 2001, despite pressure from the then-President.
Jimmy Carter’s hearse passed the White House via Pennsylvania Avenue, where law enforcement officers lined up to salute as he passed.
It was difficult to see the building where Carter lived for four years. A big bandstand was already built in front of it donald trumpInauguration on 20th January.
Meanwhile, cameras were seen in the National Cathedral mike penceFormer Vice President, and Brett KavanaughJudge of the Supreme Court.
Jimmy Carter’s coffin leaves the Capitol for memorial service
hearse bearer jimmy carterThe casket is being carried from the US Capitol to the National Cathedral, where there will be a memorial service that will bring together all living US presidents.
The cathedral is about five miles from the capitol. Cameras inside the building captured dignitaries gathering for the service, including the former Secretary of State john carey,
Members of the military carry Jimmy Carter’s coffin down the steps of the Capitol.
One by one they went down the stairs on the eastern side of the building. It’s very cold in Washington DC today and the honor guard has been tied up.
They placed the coffin in a hearse, which would head to the National Cathedral.
Members of the Carter family gather outside the Capitol as Jimmy Carter’s coffin is carried from the building to a hearse that will take it to the National Cathedral.
Carter lay in state inside the Capitol since Tuesday as dignitaries and members of the public came to pay their respects.
Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff will join Joe and Jill Biden at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC, for Jimmy Carter’s memorial service.
The President will praise Carter during today’s service. Harris praised Carter after his coffin arrived at the US Capitol on Tuesday.
Donald and Melania Trump stop by Jimmy Carter’s casket during a visit to the Capitol yesterday.
The incoming president was meeting with congressional Republicans about how to implement his campaign promises after his inauguration on Jan. 20.
Representative Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, paid tribute to Jimmy Carter in an opinion piece yesterday:
Jimmy Carter represented politics at the highest level. He reminded me of my grandfather, Amarnath Vidyalankar, an Indian freedom fighter who served in prison as part of Gandhiji’s independence movement. They both shared a commitment to standing up for principle.
American politics is different these days. Along with ridiculous statements going viral on social media, there is also a trend of making fun of them. Colleagues on both sides yell at each other during hearings and cling to power long past their mental and physical suffering. In frivolous political times like ours, Carter is a refreshing reminder that the politics of dignity and statesmanship is possible.
You can read the full excerpt here:
Newspaper photos show people waiting outside the US Capitol to pay tribute to Jimmy Carter after his death.
You can read our obituary for Jimmy Carter here:
timeline of events
7:00 am: Carter’s public appearance as he lies in state ends.
9:00:Carter’s coffin leaves the US Capitol. The funeral procession passes the White House and travels to the Washington National Cathedral.
9:30:Carter’s motorcade arrives at the Washington National Cathedral.
10:00: Washington’s funeral begins.
11:15: Carter’s remains and his family depart the cathedral for Joint Base Andrews.
11.45 am:They boarded Special Air Mission 39.
2:00:Special Air Mission 39 arrives at Lawson Army Air Field at Fort Moore, Georgia. Carter’s remains will be ceremoniously transferred to a hearse. Carter and his family then travel across the plains by motorcycle.
3.30 pm: The motorcycle convoy reached Maranatha Baptist Church in the plains.
3.45 pm: The invitation-only funeral begins in the church.
4.45 pm: A motorcade leads participants from the church to the Carter residence, the funeral procession passes through the plains so the community can pay respects.
5.20 pm: The missing persons formation of the U.S. Navy conducts a flyover in honor of Carter’s naval service and time spent as Commander in Chief, followed by a private graveside ceremony and interment.
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My colleague Joseph Gedeon writes from Washington about what we can expect from today’s events:
Jimmy Carter honored with a state funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington
Good morning. Thousands of mourners and living former US presidents will gather at the National Cathedral in Washington today for the state funeral of 39th President Jimmy Carter.
Joe Biden will deliver the eulogy for his fellow Democrats, with Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump expected to join about 3,000 mourners at the service. Thursday has been declared a day of national mourning and federal offices are closed.
Biden said in an interview Wednesday that Carter had asked him to do the honors when the pair last met four years ago. He added: “Carter was a decent man. “I think Carter saw the world not from here, where everyone else lived,” she said, pointing from the top of her head to her heart.
The service comes after a week of mourning that has seen people pay their respects to Carter as he lay in state at the US Capitol after he died in his home state of Georgia on December 29 at the age of 100. His funeral began in Georgia and was finally taken to Washington DC before reaching Atlanta.
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer described Carter as “one of the most decent and humble public servants we have ever seen.”
He said, “President Carter was the living embodiment of leadership through service, compassion and a thirst for justice for all.”