The official state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter is set to take place in Washington, DC, on January 9, as confirmed by the White House. President Joe Biden has declared January 9 as a national day of mourning following Carter's passing at the age of 100. The funeral coincides with Biden's scheduled trip to Rome, Italy, raising questions about any potential impact on his travel plans.
Public observances honoring Carter's legacy will be held in Atlanta and Washington, DC, with a private interment to follow in Carter's hometown of Plains, Georgia, as announced by The Carter Center. Final arrangements for the ceremonies are still being finalized. The Joint Task Force — National Capital Region within the Department of Defense will oversee the conduct of the funeral proceedings.
