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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

Ahad Sanwari - New York
Senior WriterNew York
Updated: 14 hours ago

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.

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

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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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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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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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