Jimmy Carter funeral updates: 'Definition of integrity,' grandson says

President Biden delivered one of the many eulogies for Carter.

ByEmily Shapiro
Last Updated: January 9, 2025, 4:45 PM EST

President Joe Biden, President-elect Donald Trump, former presidents and other dignitaries came together Thursday to honor the life of former President Jimmy Carter at a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.

Grandson Jason Carter and Biden were among those who delivered eulogies for the 39th president, who died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100.

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Jan 09, 2025, 9:55 AM EST

Trump arrives, greets Pence

President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump have arrived at the service.

Trump shook hands and exchanged brief words with his former Vice President Mike Pence.

President-elect Donald Trump greets former Vice President Mike Pence as he arrives with Melania Trump during the state funeral for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter at Washington National Cathedral, Jan. 9, 2025, in Washington.
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PHOTO: President-elect Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump walk past Canadian Prime Minister Justine Trudeau as they arrive to attend the State Funeral Service for former President Jimmy Carter, January 9, 2025.
President-elect Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump walk past Canadian Prime Minister Justine Trudeau as they arrive to attend the State Funeral Service for former President Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, Jan. 9, 2025.
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President-elect Donald Trump shook hands with his former vice president inside Washington National Cathedral.
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Trump shakes hands with Mike Pence at Carter funeral

President-elect Donald Trump shook hands with his former vice president inside Washington National Cathedral.
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Jan 09, 2025, 9:42 AM EST

Hearse arrives at Washington National Cathedral

Former President Jimmy Carter’s hearse has arrived at Washington National Cathedral for the 10 a.m. service.

Jan 09, 2025, 9:40 AM EST

Mike Pence, Al Gore arrive at service

Former Vice Presidents Al Gore and Mike Pence have arrived at Washington National Cathedral for the 10 a.m. service.

Former Vice President Al Gore arrives for the State Funeral Service for former President Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, Jan. 9, 2025.
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Former Vice Presidents Al Gore, Mike Pence and Dan Quayle speak ahead of the state funeral for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter at Washington National Cathedral, Jan. 9, 2025, in Washington.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Vice President-elect JD Vance were also seen at the service.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (C) attends the State Funeral Service for former US President Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, Jan. 9, 2025.
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Sen. Pete Ricketts speaks with Vice President-elect JD Vance on the day of the State Funeral for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, Jan. 9, 2025.
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Jan 09, 2025, 9:09 AM EST

Carter's casket leaves US Capitol for final time

Former President Jimmy Carter's casket has left the U.S. Capitol for the final time. Carter had been lying in state at the Capitol since Tuesday.

The flag-draped casket of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is carried by a joint services military honor guard down the steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, January 9, 2025.
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The flag-draped casket of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is carried by a joint services military honor guard down the steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, January 9, 2025.
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The family former U.S. President Jimmy Carter watch as his casket is carried from the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 9, 2025.
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His motorcade will now head to Washington National Cathedral for a 10 a.m. service.

The flag-draped casket of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is carried by a joint services military honor guard down the steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, January 9, 2025.
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