Remembering President Jimmy Carter: A Guide to His Funeral
The passing of a former president is always a solemn occasion, and the nation is preparing to pay its final respects to the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter. Carter, who passed away at the age of 100 on December 29, will be laid to rest on Thursday, January 9, following a series of funeral services that started on January 4.
When and Where to Watch
If you’re wondering about the details of Carter’s funeral, here’s what you need to know. The national funeral service will take place at the Washington National Cathedral, starting with a brief arrival ceremony at 9:30 a.m. ET, followed by the full service at 10 a.m. Then, Carter will be transported to Plains, Georgia, his hometown, for a private funeral service at 3:45 p.m. ET, followed by a private interment at his residence at 5:20 p.m. PT.
Where to Watch
For those unable to attend in person, Carter’s funeral will be broadcast on “TODAY” and NBC News, with anchors Savannah Guthrie and Lester Holt leading the coverage. You can tune in to NBC News’ coverage on your local NBC channel, or stream it online via NBC.com or the NBC mobile app after logging in with a TV provider. Additionally, NBC News NOW will provide live coverage on YouTube.
Jimmy Carter’s Funeral Schedule
Here’s a detailed breakdown of Carter’s funeral schedule on Thursday, all times in Eastern Time (ET):
– 7 a.m.: Lying in state concludes.
– 9 a.m.: Departure ceremony from U.S. Capitol.
– 9:15 a.m.: Motorcade leaves for Washington National Cathedral.
– 9:30 a.m.: Carter, family members arrive at Washington National Cathedral.
– 10 a.m.: National funeral service.
– 11 a.m.: Departure from Washington National Cathedral.
– 11:15 a.m.: Motorcade leaves for Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
– 11:45 a.m.: Carter, family members board Special Air Mission 39.
– 12:15 p.m.: Special Air Mission 39 leaves for Lawson Army Airfield in Fort Moore, Georgia.
– 2 p.m.: Special Air Mission 39 arrives, and Carter’s remains are moved to the hearse.
– 2:30 p.m.: Motorcade departs for Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia.
– 3:30 p.m.: Arrival ceremony at Maranatha Baptist Church.
– 3:45 p.m.: Private funeral service.
– 4:30 p.m.: Departure from Maranatha Baptist Church.
– 4:45 p.m.: Carter, family members travel by motorcade through downtown Plains.
– 5:20 p.m.: Motorcade arrives at Carter’s residence for a private interment.
As the nation mourns the loss of a beloved leader, let us take a moment to honor President Jimmy Carter’s legacy and lifetime of service. May his memory live on in the hearts of all Americans.
