What to KnowThe 39th president died at his home in Plains, Georgia, on Dec. 29 at the age of 100.The longest-lived U.S. president, Jimmy Carter will be remembered for his commitment to humanitarian causes, which continued long after his time in the White House.On Tuesday, his casket was flown from Atlanta to Washington, D.C., where he is lying in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.Visitors will be able to pay their respects as he remains under the watch of a military guard of honor.President Biden is expected to give a eulogy Thursday morning at Washington National Cathedral and has declared the day a national day of mourning.After the Thursday service, Carter’s body will be flown back to Plains, Georgia, for an event at Maranatha Baptist Church, followed by his burial in a private service.
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