Jimmy Carter’s state funeral scheduled for Jan. 9 at Washington National Cathedral

By Iclal Turan

WASHINGTON (AA) - The state funeral for Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the US, will take place on Jan. 9 at Washington National Cathedral, ABC News reported.

Carter died Sunday at the age of 100, making him the longest-lived president in US history. President Joe Biden has declared Jan. 9 a National Day of Mourning to honor Carter, whom he called a "man of principle, faith, and humility."

He passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, where he had been in hospice care since Feb. 18, 2023, according to the Carter Center.

“Jimmy Carter lived a life measured not by words, but by his deeds,” Biden said in televised remarks addressing the death of the former US leader.

He highlighted Carter’s legacy as a champion for peace, civil rights, human rights and global democracy, as well as his efforts to build housing for the homeless.

“Today, America and the world lost a remarkable leader,” Biden said. “He was a statesman and humanitarian, and Jill and I lost a dear friend.”

Reflecting on a personal relationship spanning more than 50 years, Biden recalled Carter’s endorsement of his campaign and his support during difficult times, including when Biden’s son Beau died.