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Lying in state is the tradition in which the body of a deceased official, such as a head of state, is placed in a state building, either outside or inside a coffin, to allow the public to pay their respects. It traditionally takes place in a major government building of a country, state, or city.
Condolences were sent by leaders from around the world, and an extensive funeral schedule was set forth, including a period of Carter lying in state at the United States Capitol, and a national day of mourning and federal holiday declared by President Joe Biden to be held on January 9, 2025, the day of Carter's funeral service.
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The Government urged people to check ahead and be prepared to stand for hours, ‘possibly overnight, with very little opportunity to sit down’. Details of how public can attend lying-in-state ...
Services honoring former President Jimmy Carter began Jan. 4. Here is when he is scheduled to lie in state in Washington, D.C.
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In the United States of America, "lying in state" is generally considered to be when one's body is placed in the rotunda of the United States Capitol. [citation needed] When the deceased person is placed in another location, like the Great Hall of the Supreme Court, they lie in repose, as was the case following the deaths of Justices Antonin Scalia in February 2016, [2] Ruth Bader Ginsburg in ...
The first events honoring former President Jimmy Carter are set to begin Saturday in the lead-up to the official state funeral on Jan. 9 at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.