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…
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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
President elect Trump and his wife Melania Trump are the first of the former Presidential couples to arrive
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Barack Obama comes solo
Barack Obama arrives without wife Michelle and jovially interacts with Trump
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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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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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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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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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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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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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