All 5 living presidents present

President Joe Biden has declared today, January 9, a national day of mourning following the death of former President Jimmy Carter.

Biden delivered a eulogy at Carter’s service in Washington DC on Thursday, which was attended by all five living presidents. The state memorial service was a rare joint appearance by the former commanders in chief, just days before Trump is sworn in for a second term in Washington.

Who else was present and who spoke at the funeral? Here is a summary.

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According to the White House and the Carter Center, public memorial services for Jimmy Carter will be held in Georgia and at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC.

In a statement, Biden said he would order an official state funeral for Carter, the 39th president. His body will lie in state in the Capitol like other presidents.

Carter’s Jan. 9 ceremonies are scheduled for the following times Eastern Time, the Savannah Morning News reports:

9 a.m. ET, US Capitol: A ceremony will take place as the motorcade heads to the Washington National Cathedral.
9:30 a.m., Washington National Cathedral: Following the motorcade’s arrival, an arrival ceremony will take place.
10 a.m., Washington National Cathedral: The national funeral service will take place.
11:15 a.m., Washington National Cathedral: Carter’s family will leave the ceremony and travel in the motorcade to Joint Base Andrews. They will be heading to Georgia with Special Air Mission 39.
2 p.m., Lawson Army Airfield: The Carter family will arrive at the military airport in Fort Moore, Georgia. They will head to Plains with another motorcade.
3:45 p.m., Maranatha Baptist Church: A private funeral service will be held at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains.
4:45 p.m.: The Carter family will leave in a motorcade and head to Carter’s private home.
5:20 p.m., Carter Residence: A private internment takes place, where Carter is buried next to his wife. Rosalynn died in 2023 at the age of 96.

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Why wasn’t Michelle Obama at Jimmy Carter’s funeral?

While former presidents and their wives gathered in the pews of the National Cathedral for Jimmy Carter’s state funeral, former first lady Michelle Obama was noticeably absent from the congregation.

According to CNN’s coverage of Carter’s funeral, Michelle Obama had “schedule conflicts” on Thursday and is “still in Hawaii.”

Her husband, former President Barack Obama, sat next to President-elect Donald Trump. The Obamas had campaigned heavily for Trump’s 2024 opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, who was also in attendance.

Barack Obama and Trump could be seen talking for several minutes before the funeral began, with Obama smiling and laughing at one point.

Who spoke at Jimmy Carter’s funeral?

President Joe Biden opened his eulogy with a reflection on his 2021 visit to Plains, Georgia, where he saw Carter for the last time before his death.

Biden and his wife, Jill, visited Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, at their ranch house, where the elderly couple “welcomed us like family,” Biden said.

“Jimmy Carter’s friendship taught me … strength of character,” Biden added. “There is strength in understanding that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect.”

Jimmy Carter’s grandchildren, Jason and Joshua Carter, brought their family greetings. Steve Ford, son of former President Gerald Ford, read a eulogy from his late father. Likewise, the son of Carter’s Vice President Walter Mondale, Ted Mondale, gave a eulogy for his late father.

Stu Eizenstat, a former White House adviser and friend of the 39th president, reported on Carter’s achievements as president and paid him personal tribute.

Who was at Jimmy Carter’s funeral? See list

All five living presidents, past and present, attended Jimmy Carter’s funeral. Here are some of the notable personalities who were there:

President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden
President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff
Former President Barack Obama
Former President Bill Clinton and former First Lady Hillary Clinton
Former President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush
Steve Ford, son of former President Gerald Ford
Ted Mondale, son of Carter’s vice president Walter Mondale
Andrew Young, former US Ambassador to the United Nations
Duke of Edinburgh Prince Edward, brother of King Charles III
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Stu Eizenstat, former White House adviser and friend of Carter
Jason and Joshua Carter, Carter’s grandsons

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