State funeral scheduled for Jaunary 9th, at which Biden will deliver a eulogy
Former US president Jimmy Carter was characterised by his friend Joe Biden as having lived a 'life of purpose and meaning'. Photograph: Carolyn Kaster/APThe longest-lived American president died on Sunday, roughly 22 months after entering hospice care, at his home in the small town of Plains, Georgia, where he and his wife,mourned Mr Carter’s death, saying the world had lost an “extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian” and he lost a dear friend.
A motorcade will take the late president’s remains from his hometown of Plains, Georgia, to Atlanta, where they will lie in repose on Saturday and Sunday at the Carter Presidential Center. “He believed some things were more important than re-election – things like integrity, respect, and compassion,” said Mr Obama.
“The challenges Jimmy faced as President came at a pivotal time for our country and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans. For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude.” “President Carter will be remembered as a principled man who dedicated his life to seeking to advance the cause of peace across the world. His exceptional contribution was in his quest to understand the obstacles to peace,” said Mr Higgins.
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