Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29 at the age of 100, spent his life intertwined with America’s and the world’s enduring legacy of slavery.
Perhaps Carter’s most revealing poem, “I Wanted to Share My Father’s World,” concerns the man who never got to see his namesake son’s achievements. He wrote that he despised Earl’s discipline, and swallowed hunger for “just a word of praise.”
Carter's national funeral service in the morning will be held at the Washington National Cathedral. His private funeral service will be in Plains, Georgia, his hometown. Carter's funeral will be broadcast on "TODAY" and NBC News.
The funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, Jan. 9.
I was just blown away that President Carter, one of the greatest human beings in the world, would call me and ask me to be his pastor,” said the Rev. Tony Lowden.
President Joe Biden declared Thursday, Jan. 9, as a National Day of Mourning to honor former President Jimmy Carter. Here's what is open and closed.
A florist, a musician and a reverend are among the people working behind the scenes at Washington National Cathedral to prepare for Jimmy Carter’s service.
The remains of President Jimmy Carter arrived in Washington on Tuesday. His funeral is set for Thursday, also declared a National Day of Mourning.
President Joe Biden declared Jan. 9 as National Day of Mourning to honor the nations 39th president and humanitarian President Jimmy Carter.
Jimmy Carter’s administration is credited with significant domestic and international achievements. WASHINGTON — President Jimmy Carter’s unwavering commitment to doing the right thing and serving the country is among the many characteristics his former White House Chief of Staff Jack Watson remembers about him.
The US will honor the late former President Jimmy Carter, who died at age 100 on December 29. President Joe Biden declared January 9 as a day of mourning in an executive order – the same day as his official state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral.