Washington D.C. said goodbye for the final time to former President Jimmy Carter. Thursday January 9, 2025 marked a National Day of Mourning as a state funeral was held at the Washington National Cathedral.

At a pomp-filled state funeral, mourners paid tribute to Mr. Carter and argued that he was a more successful leader than many remember. “It’s time to redeem his presidency,” a former aide said.

Thursday's services capped six days of remembrance for Carter, who died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100. Following the honors in Washington, it was his wish to be buried in his hometown of Plains, next to his beloved wife of 77 years, Rosalynn Carter.