Grandson Jason Carter speaks
Follow live updates and the latest news as the nation honors Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States.
"He was the same person, no matter who he was with or where he was. For me, that's the definition of integrity."
The extraordinary gathering offered an unusual moment of comity for the nation in a factionalized, hyper-partisan era.
Jimmy Carter's funeral service is underway at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, where the former president will be honored in tributes and through musical selections and performances.
Jason Carter delivered a humorous and moving tribute to his grandfather, former President Jimmy Carter, sharing highlights from both his personal and political life.
President Biden delivered a eulogy to former President Jimmy Carter at the National Cathedral service, noting the 39th president's faith and dedication to service.
President Biden will deliver a eulogy, and tributes written by Gerald Ford and Walter Mondale will be read by their sons.
Obama sat next to Trump and the two longtime political rivals chatted amiably as the dignitaries filed in for the service.
Jimmy Carter, who considered himself an outsider even as he sat in the Oval Office as the 39th U.S. president, was honored Thursday with the pageantry of a funeral at Washington National Cathedral before a second service and burial in his tiny Georgia hometown.
At the National Cathedral, Jason Carter shared touching memories and honored his grandfather’s life of service and love.
Former President Jimmy Carter's funeral takes place today at Washington National Cathedral. Follow Newsweek's live blog.