Jimmy Carter's state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral

Jimmy Carter's state funeral: Barack Obama attends solo joining all other living Presidents — photos

The late Carter passed away at the age of 100 on December 29

Senior WriterNew York

Updated: 6 hours agoJan 9, 2025, 4:46 PM GMT

Former President of the United States Jimmy Carter was laid to rest with a state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral on January 9.

All the living Presidents of the United States — Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush — joined President elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden, who delivered the eulogy, at the service.

Other notable figures in politics and entertainment were also in attendance, including Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood performing a rendition of John Lennon's "Imagine" at the service.

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Take a look at some of the best photos from former President Carter's funeral service below…

Carter's casket departs

President Carter's casket departed the US Capitol with a military guard and honorary pallbearers in attendance, enroute to the Washington National Cathedral

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Carter family

His only daughter with late wife Rosalynn, Amy Carter, watches emotionally with other members of her family as her father's casket is taken for the funeral

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Justin Trudeau

Just days after his resignation, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau seen at the Washington National Cathedral

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US President-elect Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump arrive to attend the State Funeral Service for former US President Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on January 9, 2025.

The Trumps arrive

President elect Trump and his wife Melania Trump are the first of the former Presidential couples to arrive

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(L-R) Former US President Barack Obama, President-elect Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump arrive to attend the State Funeral Service for former US President Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on January 9, 2025.

Barack Obama comes solo

Barack Obama arrives without wife Michelle and jovially interacts with Trump

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From L to R, former US President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former President George W. Bush, his wife Laura Bush, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, Vice President Kamala Harris, President-elect Donald rump and his wife Melania Trump attend the State Funeral Service for former US President Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on January 9, 2025.

The former Presidents converge

Bill and Hillary Clinton plus George and Laura Bush join Vice President Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff in the front two rows

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From L to R, front row, US President Joe Biden, First Lady Lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamla Harris, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, second row, former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former President George W. Bush, his wife Laura Bush, former President Barack Obama, President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump attend the State Funeral Service for former US President Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on January 9, 2025

The Bidens arrive

Days before the conclusion of his presidency, Joe Biden and First lady Dr. Jill Biden take their seats next to Vice President Harris

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Former US Vice President Mike Pence (L) shakes hands with President-elect Donald Trump before a State Funeral Service for former US President Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on January 9, 2025

Trump and Pence reunite

While Harris and Biden did not interact with President elect Trump, he made sure to shake hands with former Vice President Mike Pence, their first public cordial interaction since Pence refused to endorse him for President following the January 6, 2021 insurrection

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Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks on stage during the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Delegates, politicians, and Democratic Party supporters are gathering in Chicago, as current Vice President Kamala Harris is named her party's presidential nominee. The DNC takes place from August 19-22.

Michelle Obama's absence

Per the New York Times, a spokeswoman for Michelle Obama stated she "is not in attendance at President Carter's National Funeral Service. 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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Steve Ford, son of the late former US President Gerald Ford, speaks at the State Funeral Service for former US President Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on January 9, 2025.

Steven Ford's eulogy

Steven Ford, the son of late President Gerald Ford, delivered a humorous yet deeply emotional and personal eulogy on behalf of his father

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US President Joe Biden delivers the eulogy at the State Funeral Service for former US President Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on January 9, 2025.

President Biden's eulogy

After other eulogies from members of Carter's family and the son of his Vice President Walter Mondale, President Biden delivered a powerful eulogy attesting to the late politician's character

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