Jan 8, 2025 - News

Carter lies in state

Mimi Montgomery,
Anna Spiegel,
Cuneyt Dil

A photo showing former President Jimmy Carter's casket lying in state at the Capitol. — A ceremony was held for former President Jimmy Carter in the Capitol Rotunda yesterday. Photo: J. Scott Applewhite/AP/Bloomberg via Getty Images

A ceremony was held for former President Jimmy Carter in the Capitol Rotunda yesterday. Photo: J. Scott Applewhite/AP/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Much of Washington showed up yesterday to pay their respects as former President Jimmy Carter's remains were transported to lie in state at the Capitol.

There will be a public viewing until Thursday morning, after which there will be a state funeral for Carter at the National Cathedral.

Here are some photos:

A photo shows the U.S. Army's Caisson Detachment carrying the casket during the funeral procession for Former President Jimmy Carter. — The U.S. Army's Caisson Detachment carries the casket during the funeral procession for Former President Jimmy Carter yesterday. Photo: Brendan McDermid-Pool/Getty Images

A photo of a crowd of people lining up to pay their respects during former President Jimmy Carter's funeral procession. — People watch as Carter's casket passes on Pennsylvania Avenue yesterday. Photo: Susan Walsh - Pool/Getty Images

A photo showing people lining up to pay their respects during former President Jimmy Carter's funeral procession. — More Washingtonians pay their respects as Carter's casket moves toward the Capitol. Photo: Susan Walsh - Pool/Getty Images

An photo showing police officers and army members during former President Jimmy Carter's funeral procession in D.C. — Police officers and the U.S. Army Band. Photo: Brendan McDermid/Reuters/Bloomberg via Getty Images

A photo shows a line of people waiting outside on the street at night in Washington, D.C. — People stand in line outside of the Capitol yesterday ahead of the public visitation period. Photo: Luke Johnson for The Washington Post via Getty Images

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