President Jimmy Carter: Public Observances & Funeral Planned

An excerpt from cbsnews.com:

The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held on Jan. 9 in Washington, D.C, according to a presidential declaration by President Biden.

Mr. Biden also said that day will be a National Day of Mourning for Carter, who died Sunday, Dec. 29, at the age of 100. 

"I call on the American people to assemble on that day in their respective places of worship, there to pay homage to the memory of President James Earl Carter, Jr.," Mr. Biden said in a statement. "I invite the people of the world who share our grief to join us in this solemn observance."

Mr. Biden declared that all American flags be flown at half-staff for 30 days at all federal buildings, military posts and naval stations, as well as on all naval vessels. Most of the federal government will be closed on Jan. 9 in observance of the day of mourning, the president said in a proclamation on Monday.

Congressional leaders also announced that Carter will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda from Jan. 7 to Jan. 9. "The Capitol will be open to the public during designated times for those who wish to pay their respects to President Carter," their statement said.

Read that full article here: Jimmy Carter's state funeral to be held on Jan. 9 - CBS News

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