Jimmy Carter, Day of mourning

When is President Jimmy Carter's funeral? Here's what's happening today
After Carter's death on Dec. 29, President Joe Biden declared Jan. 9 as a national day of mourning, closing all executive departments and agencies of the federal government on the same day. Biden also ordered U.S. flags to fly at half-staff for 30 days.
Day of mourning arrives for former President Jimmy Carter. What to know about the day
President Joe Biden appointed Jan. 9, as a day of mourning for Jimmy Carter for people to 'pay homage to the memory' of the former president.
What To Know About Today’s National Day Of Mourning For Jimmy Carter
Government agencies and major stock exchanges will be closed on Thursday to honor Jimmy Carter, who served as the 39th U.S. president.
Former President Jimmy Carter, 100, passes away
On Sunday, December 29, 2024, former President James Earl “Jimmy” Carter Jr., the longest-living president, passed away at 100 in his
Honoring Jimmy Carter: Little-Known Facts About the Former U.S. President
Jimmy Carter was in office from 1977 until 1981, but it was his life outside the White House that has continued to speak volumes
National day of mourning for Jimmy Carter on Jan. 9: What it means, and what’s closed
On Dec. 30, Biden ordered that “all executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government shall be closed on Jan. 9,” except those necessary for “national security, defense, or other public need.” Federal employees will still be paid for the day.
Jimmy Carter funeral: USPS, stock market and more closed for National Day of Mourning
As Jimmy Carter's funeral takes place Thursday, a National Day of Mourning will get underway, which means several businesses will be closed.
Jimmy Carter was alive for 40% of US history
Jimmy Carter was the first U.S. president to live to be 100 years old — a feat made even more incredible by the fact that he was alive for 40% of the nation’s history. When Carter was born in 1924, former President Calvin Coolidge was nearing the end of his first term and was just a month away from his second presidential election.
Who’s at Jimmy Carter’s funeral? A guide to the notable guests.
Former presidents, dignitaries, celebrities and other notable figures attended former president Jimmy Carter’s funeral.
Jimmy Carter laid to rest in Plains, Georgia, after funeral service in Washington
Thursday's services capped six days of remembrance for Carter, who died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100. Following the honors in ...
The Full State Funeral Schedule for Jimmy Carter
Today, Carter will receive two funerals—a state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., and a ...
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Remembering Jimmy Carter
James Earl “Jimmy” Carter Jr., the nation’s 39th president and the only Georgian to ever serve in the White House, has died ...
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Who is the oldest living US president now? What to know after Jimmy Carter's death
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Jimmy Carter’s life intersected with slavery’s legacy. His record on Civil Rights is complicated
Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29 at the age of 100, spent his life intertwined with America’s and the world’s enduring legacy ...
Inside Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter’s Love Story and 77-Year Marriage
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter were married 77 years—the longest of any presidential couple. Here’s how they met, fell in love, ...
Washington Remembers Jimmy Carter, Symbol of a Gentler Era, as Trump’s Presidency Looms
The nation paused to honor Jimmy Carter for his service as a naval officer, governor and president, and his four decades of ...