- Former President Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 100, with his funeral services scheduled from January 4 to January 9.
- His remains will lie in state at the Capitol Rotunda for public visitation during two designated periods on January 7-8.
- A state funeral will be held at the Washington National Cathedral on January 9, wherein President Joe Biden is set to deliver the eulogy.
- Before reaching Washington, Carter's motorcade will pass through his hometown Plains, Georgia, and make several ceremonial stops, including at the state capitol and the Carter Presidential Center.
- After the state funeral, Carter will be buried in Plains, next to his late wife, with public festivities scheduled along the motorcade route.
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