- Many businesses and services are closed today, designated as a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter.
- President Joe Biden declared January 9th as a day of observance, urging Americans to "assemble on that day in their respective places of worship."
- The United States Postal Service has suspended mail service, although limited package deliveries will still occur.
- Major financial markets, including the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq, are closed, marking a rare observance for a U.S. president.
- Most government agencies are closed due to an executive order, though essential personnel for national security may still be required to work.
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