President Joe Biden gives eulogy for former President Jimmy Carter. Watch the full speech from the National Cathedral in Washington.
During Carter's eulogy, Biden, who will leave office in 11 days, hinted at politics in repeating several times that “character” was Carter's chief attribute.
On Thursday, he again faced ire when he was pictured with closed eyes and his head down as politicos came together under one roof to honour the life of former President Jimmy Cart
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden attended the State Funeral Service for former President Jimmy Carter on Thursday in Washington, D.C. The president and First Lady of the United States were joined by several domestic and international dignitaries for the somber occasion.
The final day of Jimmy Carter's state funeral is Thursday as his life is celebrated in Washington. Follow for updates from D.C. to Plains.
President Joe Biden praised his 'dear friend' Jimmy Carter after the former president died at the age of 100 at his Georgia home on Sunday.
President Jimmy Carter, who died on Dec. 29 at 100 years old, was eulogized by Biden at his state funeral on Thursday morning.
The late U.S. president was remembered during his state funeral as a man who put honesty and kindness above partisan politics.
In terms of character the 46th president doesn’t come close to matching the 39th.
The nation mourned and honored President Jimmy Carter during his funeral in Washington. The event also celebrated his humility and service. For the last time Carter left Washington, D.C., after his funeral service at the Washington National Cathedral.
The president-elect sat in the row directly ahead of Mike Pence, who was once the target of a violent mob bent on keeping Trump in power.