As the U.S. says goodbye to former President Jimmy Carter, you can watch a continuous stream of the many public memorial events dedicated to the 39th president. You can also learn more about his life (including a timeline), his legacy as a humanitarian and statesman, as well as how he contributed to public health, plus how funerals of former presidents are planned.
The U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club performed Jan. 7 at a U.S. Capitol ceremony honoring former President Jimmy Carter.
Watch the U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club perform in the player above.
Lawmakers, including House Speaker Mike Johnson and Vice President Kamala Harris, gathered in the Capitol Rotunda to eulogize Carter, who died Dec. 29 at age 100. Carter will lie in state until Thursday, when his funeral will be held at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. His remains will then return to the Carter estate in Georgia.
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