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, 9:56 AM EST

Obama arrives, speaks with Trump

Former President Barack Obama arrived at the service and exchanged a long handshake and a laugh with former Vice President Al Gore.

Obama then sat directly next to Trump and the two exchanged words, both smiling.

Former president Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump speak inside Washington National Cathedral.
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Obama, Trump sit together, talk before Carter funeral

Former president Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump speak inside Washington National Cathedral.
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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speaks with former U.S. President Barack Obama during the state funeral for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter at Washington National Cathedral on Jan. 9, 2025, in Washington.
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Former President Barack Obama, President-elect Donald Trump talk behind as Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff at the State Funeral Service for former President Jimmy Carter in Washington, Jan. 9, 2025.
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Former President Barack Obama, President-elect Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump 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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Former President Barack Obama speaks with President-elect Donald Trump before the State Funeral Service for former President Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, Jan. 9, 2025.
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Former President Barack Obama, President-elect Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump 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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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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