The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will likely be held on Jan. 9 in Washington, D.C, in accordance with a presidential declaration by President Biden.
Mr. Biden additionally mentioned on Sunday evening that Jan. 9, 2025, will likely be declared a National Day of Mourning for Carter, who died earlier in the day on the age of 100.
“I name on the American individuals to assemble on that day of their respective locations of worship, there to pay homage to the reminiscence of President James Earl Carter, Jr.,” Mr. Biden mentioned in a press release. “I invite the individuals of the world who share our grief to hitch us on this solemn observance.”
Mr. Biden declared that every one American flags be flown at half-staff for 30 days in any respect federal buildings, army posts and naval stations, in addition to on all naval vessels.
What is a state funeral?
Mr. Biden mentioned there will likely be a “main service” in Washington, D.C., to honor Carter.
The state funeral is a part of a seven-to-10 day affair, which is able to encompass three levels. The first stage includes memorials and ceremonies within the state the place the previous president as soon as lived — in Georgia, the place he lived most of his life.
The subsequent stage includes ceremonies in Washington, D.C., which can contain Armed Forces honor guards, elite army bands and different service academies, National Guard and U.S. Armed Forces Reserve items, in accordance with the Pentagon.
The subsequent stage is ceremonies within the state the place the previous president has chosen to be interred. The Carter Center has already mentioned there will likely be a personal ceremony in Plains, Georgia, Carter’s hometown.
Who is more likely to attend Carter’s funeral?
Mr. Biden mentioned Carter requested him to ship the eulogy at his funeral. First girl Jill Biden can be more likely to attend.
Former presidents and former first women often attend the funerals of a fellow former president, so anticipate to see Barack and Michelle Obama, Bill and Hillary Clinton, in addition to George and Laura Bush.
Will Trump attend Carter’s funeral?
President-elect Donald Trump has not but introduced his plans. He didn’t attend Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in 2023, however his spouse Melania Trump attended, together with all the previous first women. The final former president to die was George H.W. Bush, who died in 2018 whereas Trump was within the White House. Trump attended the Washington, D.C., service for Bush together with Melania Trump.
Trump issued two statements on Sunday evening about Carter, saying “all of us owe him a debt of gratitude.”
