Members of Congress, the Supreme Court and other dignitaries gathered at the U.S. Capitol for a lying-in-state ceremony for former President Jimmy Carter.
A plane carrying the Carter family and the casket of former President Jimmy Carter has landed at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland for several days of ceremonies in Washington, D.C.
A joint forces body bearer team moves the flag-draped casket of former President Jimmy Carter upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Jan. 7, 2025.
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A military honor cordon transfers the flag-draped casket of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to a hearse during an arrival ceremony on Jan. 7, 2025, in Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
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Special Air Mission 39 carrying the casket with the body of former US president Jimmy Carter arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Jan. 7, 2025.
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Special Air Mission 39 carrying the casket with the body of former President Jimmy Carter arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Jan. 7, 2025.
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The U.S. Navy Memorial will be the first stop for the motorcade to honor Carter’s service as a lieutenant in the Navy.
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Jimmy Carter's casket arrives in DC
The former president's remains will travel through Washington, D.C., one last time before arriving at the U.S. Capitol on for a lying-in-state ceremony.
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Jan 07, 2025, 1:00 PM EST
Carter en route from Georgia to DC
The Carter family is accompanying former President Jimmy Carter’s remains on a flight from Georgia’s Dobbins Air Reserve Base to Washington, D.C. for the late president’s final journey to the nation’s capital.
"Hail to the Chief" was played and troops fired a 21-gun salute after the coffin was taken out of the hearse. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp was among the officials at the base to witness the coffin’s transfer from the hearse to the plane.
James "Chip" Carter and Jack Carter watch as the flag-draped casket of former President Jimmy Carter is placed on Special Air Mission 39 at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Ga., Jan. 7, 2025.
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Amy Carter and other family members watch before the flag-draped casket of former President Jimmy Carter is placed into Special Air Mission 39 at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Ga., Jan. 7, 2025.
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A joint forces military body bearer team moves flag-draped casket of former President Jimmy Carter to Special Air Mission 39 at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Ga., Jan. 7, 2025.
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Members of the joint services military honor guard carry the casket of former President Jimmy Carter to Special Air Mission 39 during his state funeral activities at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Georgia, Jan. 7, 2025.
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Members of the joint services military honor guard load the casket of former President Jimmy Carter on to Special Air Mission 39 during his state funeral activities at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Georgia, Jan. 7, 2025.
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Carter is survived by four children -- John William (Jack), James Earl III (Chip), Donnel Jeffrey (Jeff) and Amy Lynn -- and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The flight will land in the D.C. area around 2 p.m.
Special Air Mission 39 carrying the casket of former President Jimmy Carter and his family departs Dobbins Air Reserve Base during Carter's state funeral services, in Marietta, Georgia, Jan. 7, 2025.
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The late president’s first stop in snowy D.C. will be the U.S. Navy Memorial to honor his time in the service.
That will be followed by a 4:30 p.m. ET service at the U.S. Capitol, which will be attended by officials including members of Congress and the Supreme Court.
Jan 07, 2025, 11:11 AM EST
Carter leaves Carter Presidential Center for final time
The casket of former President Jimmy Carter is placed into the hearse by a joint services body bearer team from the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta, Jan. 7, 2025.
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The casket of former President Jimmy Carter is carried by a joint services body bearer team from the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta, Jan. 7, 2025.
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The casket of former President Jimmy Carter is carried by a joint services body bearer team from the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta, Jan. 7, 2025.
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People watch as the motorcade carrying the casket of former President Jimmy Carter travels from the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta, Jan. 7, 2025.
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The former president had been lying in repose at the center since Saturday, allowing the public to come pay their respects.
At a Saturday service at the Carter Presidential Center, Carter's son Chip Carter thanked his parents for their service and sacrifice.
"The two of them together changed the world," he said, overcome with emotion.
James "Chip" Carter speaks during a service for former President Jimmy Carter at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta, Jan. 4, 2025.
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Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter founded the Carter Center after his presidency to improve health around the world and enhance freedom and democracy.
Jan 07, 2025, 8:52 AM EST
Carter to head to DC for services at Capitol, Washington National Cathedral
Former President Jimmy Carter's remains will be escorted from the Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday for the 39th president's final trip to the nation's capital.
A U.S. flag flutters at half-staff on U.S Capitol, as a winter storm that brought snow, ice and freezing temperatures to a broad swath of the U.S. arrived in Washington, Jan. 6, 2025.
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His remains will leave the Carter Center at 11:30 a.m. ET.
The first stop in D.C. will be the U.S. Navy Memorial in honor of the former president's service.
At 4:30 p.m. ET, members of Congress, the Supreme Court, the Cabinet, the Joint Chiefs and other officials will congregate at the U.S. Capitol for a lying in state ceremony. Vice President Kamala Harris, Senator Majority Leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson are expected to deliver eulogies and lay wreaths.
A person holds a photograph of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter after viewing his casket as he lies in repose at the Carter Presidential Center on Jan. 05, 2025 in Atlanta.
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Carter's remains will lie in state at the Capitol from Tuesday evening to Thursday morning, allowing the public to pay respects.
On Thursday morning, former presidents and other dignitaries will attend a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral. President Joe Biden will deliver a eulogy.
On Thursday afternoon, Carter’s body will return to his hometown of Plains, Georgia, for a private service and private interment. Carter will be buried next to his wife of 77 years, Rosalynn, who died on Nov. 19, 2023, at the age of 96.
