Chip Carter Honors His Father at Jimmy Carter's Funeral
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| Chip Carter, son of former President Jimmy Carter, honored his father's legacy during the funeral ceremony at the Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia |
Former President Jimmy Carter's son, Chip Carter, gave a heartfelt tribute to his father at the state funeral held at the Carter Center on Saturday. Jimmy Carter passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100 in Plains, Georgia. Chip Carter said, "Dad's aspirations and mom's dreams have been fulfilled in large part."
Chip spoke about his father's legacy, mentioning the challenges they faced during his presidency. He shared personal memories, like how his father taught him Latin over Christmas break after he failed the course. Chip said, "The two of them together changed the world. It was an amazing thing to watch from so close."
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| Jimmy Carter’s body will lie in repose in Atlanta until a state funeral |
Other family members also gave speeches at the funeral. Jimmy Carter's remains will rest at the Carter Center until Tuesday morning before being taken to Washington, D.C., for a ceremony.
Funeral services for former President Jimmy Carter began Saturday as the U.S. pays respect to the 39th president who passed away last Sunday at 100 years old. The nation will honor Carter over six days of funeral events.
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The motorcade carrying former President Carter’s remains entered the Circle of Flags at the Carter Center just before 4 p.m. As Carter approached one side of the circle, a silence fell over the area, with only the clicking of reporters’ cameras punctuating the still air.
The military band then began playing Hail to the Chief and America the Beautiful, as the sun cast long shadows across the drive.
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Opposite the band were members of Carter’s family, including former Georgia State Senator and grandson to the president, Jason Carter.
Service members brought Carter’s casket, draped in the American flag, into the Carter Center.
