House Speaker Mike Johnson delivered a eulogy for former President Jimmy Carter at a funeral service at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. He reflected on Carter's roots in Georgia, his Naval service, his presidency and his life after.
Former President Jimmy Carter is lying in state inside the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, D.C., where Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Mike Johnson delivered eulogies Tuesday before family and lawmakers.
Harris, Senate Majority Leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson delivered eulogies celebrating Carter’s faith, military service and devotion to service, including his hands-on contributions to building homes for those in need through Habitat for Humanity.
A special service was held in the Capitol rotunda, with eulogies by Vice President Kamala Harris, Senate Republican leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Numerous ordinary Americans visited the casket of former President Carter early Wednesday as his remains lie in repose at the U.S. Capitol.
Vice President Harris, Congressional members, and guests gathered in the Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday as former president Carter's funeral proceedings continued.
Carter will remain at the Capitol until Thursday morning, when he is transported to Washington National Cathedral for a state funeral.
Jimmy Carter’s final journey to the nation’s capital Tuesday was a solemn affair, a vivid if rare reminder that the presidents, Supreme Court justices and members of Congress can come together for the greater good.
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Members of Congress, the Supreme Court and other dignitaries will gather at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday for a lying-in-state ceremony for former President Jimmy Carter.
The public will be able to pay their respects to the 39th president at the U.S. Capitol until his state funeral Thursday morning.