Mourners from across the U.S. gathered to pay their respects to President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29th. Funeral services began in Plains, Georgia, with a procession to Atlanta and then to the Carter Presidential Center, where Carter will lie in repose until Tuesday. His remains will then be flown to Washington, D.C., for additional services before returning to Plains for a final funeral service and interment.
Mourners praised Carter as a man of integrity and compassion, with one person calling him the finest man to have served in office. A high school student from Illinois highlighted Carter’s humanity and his dedication to equal rights and world peace. Another attendee mentioned Carter’s impact on the world despite coming from a small town community.
Carter’s legacy also includes starting the tradition of signing the inside of the governor’s desk, a tradition that has been upheld by every executive since. Mourners recounted personal stories about Carter, including one family anecdote about him announcing his presidential run during Thanksgiving dinner, prompting laughter and disbelief. Overall, the funeral services for Jimmy Carter were a time for individuals to reflect on his life and the impact he had both locally and globally.
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