Former presidents, dignitaries, celebrities and other notable figures attended former president Jimmy Carter’s funeral.
Several notable figures, including all five living presidents, attended Jimmy Carter's funeral Thursday. Here's who spoke at the event.
The pair paid tribute to former President Carter at his state funeral on Thursday, performing John Lennon's "Imagine."
Former first lady Michelle Obama didn't attend the state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter. Except for Michelle Obama, all of the living former presidents and their spouses were at the funeral Thursday.
1:47 p.m. Carter’s casket and family departed Joint Base Andrews on Air Force One en route to Carter’s hometown of Plains, Georgia, for a private service and burial. 12:15 p.m. Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff shook hands with President-elect Donald Trump after the funeral.
Five current and former presidents came together Thursday for Jimmy Carter’s funeral.
Jimmy Carter has been remembered at his funeral as a man of “character” and “something of a miracle” with “prophetic” vision.
The country singers played a rendition of "Imagine" by John Lennon, a reprise from their tribute to Rosalynn Carter at her funeral in 2023. As Brooks, 62, played the acoustic guitar, he harmonized with wife Yearwood, 60, while the funeral's choir provided background vocals on the song, one of the late president's favorites.
“Former First Lady Michelle Obama is not in attendance at President Carter’s National Funeral Service," according to the statement from spokesperson Crystal Carson. "Mrs. Obama sends her thoughts and prayers to the Carter family, and everyone who loved and learned from the remarkable former President.”
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A vigil was held in Rotterdam on Thursday honoring the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter.