Biden will give Carter a State Funeral in Washington
Good. Let all America watch. Let all the world remember.
The White House has just announced that Jimmy Carter will have a State Funeral in Washington. It’s an honor he deserves.
THE WHITE HOUSE
Statement by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on the Passing of Former President Jimmy Carter
Today, America and the world lost an extraordinary leader, statesman, and humanitarian.
Over six decades, we had the honor of calling Jimmy Carter a dear friend. But, what’s extraordinary about Jimmy Carter, though, is that millions of people throughout America and the world who never met him thought of him as a dear friend as well.
With his compassion and moral clarity, he worked to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil rights and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless, and always advocate for the least among us. He saved, lifted, and changed the lives of people all across the globe.
He was a man of great character and courage, hope and optimism. We will always cherish seeing him and Rosalynn together. The love shared between Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter is the definition of partnership and their humble leadership is the definition of patriotism.
We will miss them both dearly, but take solace knowing they are reunited once again and will remain forever in our hearts.
To the entire Carter family, we send our gratitude for sharing them with America and the world. To their staff – from the earliest days to the final ones – we have no doubt that you will continue to do the good works that carry on their legacy.
And to all of the young people in this nation and for anyone in search of what it means to live a life of purpose and meaning – the good life – study Jimmy Carter, a man of principle, faith, and humility. He showed that we are great nation because we are a good people – decent and honorable, courageous and compassionate, humble and strong.
To honor a great American, I will be ordering an official state funeral to be held in Washington D.C. for James Earl Carter, Jr., 39th President of the United States, 76th Governor of Georgia, Lieutenant of the United States Navy, graduate of the United States Naval Academy, and favorite son of Plains, Georgia, who gave his full life in service to God and country.
More than at any other time in my long life I feel the need to remind myself that there are people like Jimmy Carter: full of integrity, humility, and the desire to enrich the lives of others, rather than his own. People who don't constantly talk about themselves like so many loudmouths do, but who ACT, for the benefit of humanity and all beings.
Wonderful that Jimmy Carter will have a State Funeral. He was such a good human being who devoted his life to public service. We should hold his memory in our hearts and minds as we move forward into this next year of uncertainty.