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News Articles: state funeral

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 8: The flag-draped casket of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter lies in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 8, 2025 in Washington, DC. Carter, the 39th President of the United States, died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

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U.S. stock markets close to honor former President Jimmy Carter

The New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will both observe Thursday's national day of mourning in a Wall Street tradition dating back to 1865.

January 10, 2025
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  • Maria Aspan
Jimmy Carter's hearse in Plains

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LISTEN: GPB reflects on Jimmy Carter’s life and legacy

Hosted by Pamela Kirkland and Peter Biello, Georgia Public Broadcasting aired special live programming Saturday, Jan. 4, honoring former President Jimmy Carter and covering the start of six days of funeral observances commemorating his life.

January 10, 2025
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  • Pamela Kirkland
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Jimmy Carter remembered by colleagues, family and friends as a devoted public servant

The service, which lasted roughly two hours, was packed with heartfelt and vivid remembrances that recalled both a powerful president and politician as well as a thoughtful and giving man of faith.

January 09, 2025
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By:
  • Elena Moore and
  • Tamara Keith
Members of law enforcement walk toward the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center entrance during Monday's snowstorm.

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U.S. leaders honor former President Jimmy Carter's legacy of service and citizenship

Speaker Mike Johnson and Vice President Harris eulogized the 39th president at a U.S. Capitol Rotunda ceremony, and he will now lie in state until Thursday.

January 08, 2025
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  • Stephen Fowler and
  • Barbara Sprunt
A military body bearer team carries the casket of former President Jimmy Carter into the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum to lie in repose in Atlanta, Ga.

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Former President Jimmy Carter's humanitarian legacy honored in Georgia

The first day of memorial services for former President Jimmy Carter began in his hometown of Plains, Ga., and included stops at the Georgia State Capitol and The Carter Center in Atlanta.

January 04, 2025
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  • Stephen Fowler
Morgan Minick paints a sign thanking former President Jimmy Carter in his hometown after he died Sunday in Plains, Ga. President Carter lived to be 100 years old, making him the longest living U.S. president in history.

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Jimmy Carter will have funeral services in Plains, Ga., Atlanta and Washington, D.C.

Former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral services will span six days, three cities and multiple places of significance from his life.

December 31, 2024
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  • Stephen Fowler
Akie Abe, wife of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, carries a cinerary urn containing his ashes at his state funeral, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, in Tokyo.

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Japan holds a divisive state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

Japan's former leader Shinzo Abe was honored at a rare and divisive state funeral Tuesday that deeply split public opinion and that drew angry protests.

September 27, 2022
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  • The Associated Press

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