Heads turned in Plains, Georgia as a grand procession bid farewell to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who died last week at the age of 100.
The cortege, carrying Carter’s coffin, meandered through the streets of his birthplace, drawing in a sea of mourners who gathered to pay their respects. Following the somber march, the procession headed to Atlanta, briefly stopping at the Georgia State Capitol, where Carter once served as a senator.
Carter’s body was then taken to the Carter Presidential Center, where the public can pay their respects until Tuesday. A ceremony was held at the flipraph up. "We will spend this week celebrating this incredible life, a life about which I think we all agree was as full and as meaningful as a life can possibly be," said Carter’s grandson at the ceremony.
Carter, who served as the 39th U.S. President from 1977 to 1981, died last week at the age of 100. Despite leaving office nearly four decades ago, Carter’s legacy continues to loom large, particularly for his foreign policy achievements. He played a pivotal role in the Camp David Accords, which resulted in a historic peace treaty between Egypt and Israel in 1978.
Post-presidency, Carter dedicated himself to humanitarian work and conflict resolution. His efforts earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. In a final tribute, the United States has declared January 9 as a national day of mourning, with Carter set to receive a state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral.