- President Joe Biden has declared January 9 as a national day of mourning to honor former President Jimmy Carter, who died at age 100.
- This day of mourning coincides with Carter's state funeral, located at Washington National Cathedral at 10 a.m.
- Carter's body has been lying in state at the Capitol, allowing the public to pay respects.
- On this day, all executive departments and agencies will be closed, along with the Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange.
- Flags will be flown at half-staff for 30 days; Carter’s funeral will be televised on major networks.
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