Former President Jimmy Carter will be honored on National Day of Mourning
30 december 2024 в 22:13
Former President Jimmy Carter is being honored for his dedication to public service and humanitarian efforts. After serving as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981, Carter continued his work around the world and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his tireless efforts. His death was confirmed by his son Chip Carter. While Americans mourn his passing, Carter will be honored with a national day of mourning along with his funeral.
Learn more about the upcoming day of mourning, Carter’s funeral, and other details about the late former president below.
Carter was 100 years old when he passed away on December 29, 2024.
The exact cause of Carter’s death has not been disclosed, but he was hospitalized in hospice care due to an unknown illness in February 2023.
President Joe Biden announced that a national day of mourning for Carter will take place on January 9, 2025.
«I also direct that during the same period of time, representatives of the United States in foreign countries should take similar action for the half-masting of the flag at their embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations», - Biden said in a statement on December 29 following Carter’s death.
Carter’s funeral will also take place on January 9, 2025. In memory of the late politician, the stock market will be closed on that day, and flags will be flown at half-mast for a month, according to NBC New York.
On the day of his funeral, Carter will be transported from his hometown of Atlanta in a motorcade, and he will lie in repose at the Carter Center. He will then be taken to Washington, D.C., for an official ceremony, and Carter will lie in state at the Capitol Rotunda.
State funerals for Carter will be held at the National Cathedral, and he will be buried next to his wife, Rosalynn Carter, who passed away in November 2023
Learn more about the upcoming day of mourning, Carter’s funeral, and other details about the late former president below.
Carter was 100 years old when he passed away on December 29, 2024.
The exact cause of Carter’s death has not been disclosed, but he was hospitalized in hospice care due to an unknown illness in February 2023.
President Joe Biden announced that a national day of mourning for Carter will take place on January 9, 2025.
«I also direct that during the same period of time, representatives of the United States in foreign countries should take similar action for the half-masting of the flag at their embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations», - Biden said in a statement on December 29 following Carter’s death.
Carter’s funeral will also take place on January 9, 2025. In memory of the late politician, the stock market will be closed on that day, and flags will be flown at half-mast for a month, according to NBC New York.
On the day of his funeral, Carter will be transported from his hometown of Atlanta in a motorcade, and he will lie in repose at the Carter Center. He will then be taken to Washington, D.C., for an official ceremony, and Carter will lie in state at the Capitol Rotunda.
State funerals for Carter will be held at the National Cathedral, and he will be buried next to his wife, Rosalynn Carter, who passed away in November 2023
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