Jimmy Carter expected to lie in Rotunda ahead of state funeral scheduled by Biden
Fox News
Former President Jimmy Carter is expected to lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda ahead of his state funeral scheduled for Jan. 9. He died on Sunday at 100 years old after years of health challenges.
"I call on the American people to assemble on that day in their respective places of worship, there to pay homage to the memory of President James Earl Carter, Jr. I invite the people of the world who share our grief to join us in this solemn observance," the president said. Andrea Margolis is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Readers can send story tips to andrea.margolis@fox.com.
Biden also ordered that all American flags fly at half-staff for the next 30 days.
More Related News