The farewell ceremony for the 39th US President Jimmy Carter, who died on Sunday at the age of 101, will take place in Washington.
As Day.Az reports, current US President Joe Biden announced this during his ten-minute speech, which was broadcast on the White House website. Biden expressed his condolences to the Carter family and said that preparations for the ceremony have already begun. The timing of the event is also being agreed upon with the relatives of the former president.
When Biden was asked what he thought US President-elect Donald Trump could learn from Jimmy Carter, he replied: “Integrity, decency, decency.” The president added that Carter always treated those in need with respect and never humiliated people because of their appearance. “Jimmy Carter was an example of how to live a life of meaning and purpose,” Biden said, noting that Carter remains a relevant figure not only for his time, but also for future generations.
Joe Biden also said America and the world have lost “an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian.”
Donald Trump and his wife Melania also expressed their condolences to the Carter family. Trump noted that although he had differences with Carter on policy issues, he respected him for his dedication to country and efforts to improve the lives of Americans. Trump also said Carter was a “good man” and will be greatly missed.
Jimmy Carter, who served as US president from 1977 to 1981, passed away at his home in Georgia.
In a written statement, Biden later ordered flags at all U.S. and foreign government buildings to be flown at half-staff in memory of Carter. The order states that flags will be flown at half-staff for 30 days from his death and at all U.S. embassies, military bases and ships. As an additional measure, Biden declared January 9, 2025, a national day of mourning throughout the country in memory of Jimmy Carter.