Nearly 44 years after Jimmy Carter left the nation's capital in humbling defeat, the 39th president returns to Washington for three days of state funeral rites starting on Tuesday.
Jimmy Carter's legacy as a president, humanitarian, and advocate for peace will be remembered by generations to come as he lies in state at the U.S. Capitol, honoring a life of service and dedication.
Jimmy Carter is leaving Atlanta to return to Washington for three days of state funeral rites starting on Tuesday. The departure ceremony begins at 11:30 a.m.
A special service will be held in the Capitol Rotunda, with eulogies by Vice President Kamala Harris, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.
He and his wife, Annette Jene Davis, welcomed three sons together: Joshua, Jeremy, and James. Sadly, Jeremy passed away at the age of 28 in 2015. He was found unresponsive after taking a nap at his ...