On January 7, the coffin of late President Jimmy Carter was brought to the Capitol. Many members of the US Congress and the US Supreme Court came to commemorate Mr. Carter, the 39th president of the United States (1977-1981) and the longest-lived president.
The horse-drawn carriage carrying the coffin of late President Jimmy Carter arrives in front of the Capitol on January 7
Mr. Carter passed away on December 29, 2024 after nearly 2 years of being cared for in a nursing home, at the age of 100. His last public appearance was at the funeral of his wife Rosalynn in November 2023. In August 2024, Mr. Carter’s grandson Jason said that the former president would vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in the election on November 5 of the same year.
On January 7, Mrs. Harris was present at the Capitol and delivered the eulogy. “Jimmy Carter is a rare example of a talented, humble and charming person,” Ms. Harris said. Republican leaders such as Senate leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson were also present.
The coffin will lie in the Capitol dome for three days for members of Congress and the public to mourn. After that, the coffin will be taken by motorcade to the ceremony at Washington National Cathedral on January 9. President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump are expected to attend the event. Mr. Biden will deliver the eulogy. After the funeral, the coffin will be brought back for burial in the hometown of Plains, Georgia of late President Jimmy Carter.
Ceremonial team in front of the Capitol on January 7
Mr. Carter’s coffin was brought to the front of the Capitol
The coffin was brought inside
Many officials were present at the ceremony on January 7
Vice President Kamala Harris and husband Doug Emhoff
President Carter’s coffin will lie under the Capitol dome until January 9
The funeral will take place on January 9, after which the coffin will be brought to Georgia for burial
Former President Carter passed away at the age of 100, America lost ‘an extraordinary leader’
