Jimmy Carter died this Sunday at the age of 100. The 39th president of the United States, who served a single term from 1977 to 1981, will be remembered for his enduring commitment to philanthropy and his unrelenting humanitarian work. Great tributes can therefore be expected to honor his memory.
The acting president is also responsible for issuing an executive order authorizing the closure of federal offices and buildings during a national day of mourning.
“To honor a great American, I will order an official state funeral to be held in Washington, D.C., for James Earl Carter, Jr., 39th president of the United States, 76th governor of Georgia, lieutenant in the United States Navy, graduate of the United States Naval Academy and favorite son of Plains, Georgia, who gave his entire life to the service of God and country,” Biden said in a statement.
Carter will lie in repose at the center for about 36 hours before being flown to Washington for the nationally televised traditional ceremonies that have marked the deaths of previous presidents. Under the plans, he will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol for a day and a half before the state funeral at Washington National Cathedral.