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Jimmy Carter to Lie in State in Capitol for Tributes Starting Tuesday

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Jimmy Carter to Lie in State in Capitol for Tributes Starting Tuesday

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  • Former President **Jimmy Carter**, who passed away at age 100, will be honored with **three days of tributes** in Washington starting Tuesday.
  • His body will be flown from Atlanta and transported to the **U.S. Navy Memorial** before arriving at the **U.S. Capitol** via a **horse-drawn caisson**.
  • He will **lie in state** in the Capitol for a day and a half, culminating in a formal state funeral at **Washington National Cathedral**.
  • Prominent figures, including **Vice President Kamala Harris** and Congressional leaders, will deliver eulogies during the ceremony on Tuesday.
  • The public is invited to pay respects on Tuesday evening and throughout Wednesday, with thousands expected to honor Carter, placed on the same **catafalque as Abraham Lincoln**.

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