Details have been released for the funeral of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at age 100. The funeral will be held at the Washington National Cathedral on January 9th, preceded by a public lying in state at the U.S. Capitol.
The funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, Jan. 9. Carter arrived in D.C. just after 2 p.m. Tuesday after lying in repose at the Carter Center in Atlanta since Saturday. His remains were transported on Special Air Mission 39 before arriving at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland and he was taken by motorcade to the U.S. Navy Memorial and his hearse before being placed in a horse-drawn caisson for a procession to the U.S. Capitol .
He is now lying in state in the Capitol Rotunda where he will remain until 7 a.m. Thursday.READ MORE: Jimmy Carter public viewing: What to know before you goCarter passed away at his Georgia home on Sunday, Dec. 29. He died at the age of 100 after spending almost two years in at-home hospice care. He was the longest-lived president in U.S. history.7 a.m. Lying in state and public visitation end.9 a.m. President Carter’s remains are removed from the Capitol with a ceremony.9:30 a.m. President Carter’s remains arrive at the Washington National Cathedral, where a brief arrival ceremony is held.10 a.m. The National Funeral Service for President Carter takes place.11:15 a.m. Upon conclusion of the funeral service, President Carter and his family will travel by motorcade to Joint Base Andrews.11:45 a.m. The president’s remains and family will board Special Air Mission 39 for the final journey home to Georgia.2 p.m. Special Air Mission 39 arrives at Lawson Army Airfield on Fort Moore, Georgia, where President Carter’s remains will be transferred to the hearse for a motorcade to Plains, Georgia.3:30 p.m. The motorcade carrying President Carter’s remains and his family arrive at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains.3:45 p.m. A private funeral service takes place at Maranatha Baptist Church.4:45 p.m. After the funeral service, the late president and his family travel by motorcade to the Carter residenc
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