Carter’s funeral arrangements lasted all week and ended in his formal funeral in Washington D.C.
The final funeral procession for late former President Jimmy Carter took place on January 9, 2025. President Joe Biden labeled the date as a day or mourning for all Americans to observe as Washington D.C. laid Carter to rest. At the funeral, multiple politicians attended to pay their respects, including former President Barack Obama. His wife, former First Lady Michelle Obama, was not present. Other guests were Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Laura Bush, Mike Pence, Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and president-elect Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump.
Biden along with several other speakers eulogized Carter and bid farewell to the former president, who died at 100 years old on December 29, 2024.
See photos from Carter’s funeral in our gallery below.
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Carter Being Brought to the Cathedral
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Carter was brought into the cathedral by soldiers in a procession.
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President Biden
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Biden took a moment to bid farewell to Carter after walking by the coffin.
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Politicians Honor Carter
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Politicians, from former presidents to their spouses, were seen with their hands on their hearts at the beginning of the funeral.
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President Biden Delivering the Eulogy
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Biden paid tribute to Carter and said he’d miss the late politican but was happy he reunited with his late wife, Rosalynn, who died in 2023.
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Obama & Trump Talking
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After taking their seats, Obama and Trump appeared to have an amicable conversation. Both were even seen laughing a few times.
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Former Presidents & Their Spouses
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While Obama and Trump talked, George W. Bush and his wife, Laura Bush, sat next to Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton.
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Obama & Pence Shaking Hands
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Obama and Mike Pence briefly greeted each other upon arriving.
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Pence & Trump Shaking Hands
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Pence and Trump also politely greeted one another and shook hands.
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Donald & Melania Arriving
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Trump and his wife arrived at the cathedral quietly along with other guests.
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President Biden
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Biden sta in front of the Clintons and looked on as the funeral began.
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Joe & Jill Biden Arriving
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The president and the first lady walked into the cathedral hand in hand.
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Guests Standing for Carter
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All politicians stood up at the beginning of the funeral out of respect for Carter.
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Kamala Talking to George
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Harris and Bush briefly spoke before the funeral began.
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