Former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at 100, is set to lie in state at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in January. This honor, bestowed upon twelve U.S. presidents, is a testament to his legacy. Details regarding specific dates and other events are still pending.
Former President Jimmy Carter , who died Sunday at 100, is expected to lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda in January, Fox News has learned. Officials have not yet released the specific dates when Carter's body will be in the Rotunda. The New York Times reported that the 39th president is expected to lie in state in both the Georgia State Capitol and the U.S. Capitol before a state funeral takes place at Washington National Cathedral.
The final arrangements for President Carter’s state funeral, including all public events and motorcade routes, are still pending,' the center noted. The former president will be interred privately in his hometown, to which he returned after serving as president from 1977 to 1981. His death came after years of health problems, including cancer that spread to his liver and brain. He entered hospice care in February 2023.
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