Lastly James Carter -- named for his grandfather, James Earl Carter, Jr. -- gave a reading of Matthew 5:1-16. James Carter did not add remarks to his reading, but poignantly touched his grandfather's casket as he walked back to his seat after finishing the reading.
Jason Carter, the eldest grandson of Former President Jimmy Carter, delivered a moving tribute to his grandfather, former President Jimmy Carter, highlighting both his personal and political life.
A national funeral service was held for former President Jimmy Carter at Washington National Cathedral this morning, marking the conclusion of his state funeral. Remembrance ceremonies included his lying in repose in his home state, Georgia, and later lying in state at the U.S. Capitol.
Jimmy Carter, who considered himself an outsider even as he sat in the Oval Office as the 39th U.S. president, will be honored Thursday with the pageantry of a funeral at Washington National Cathedral before a second service and burial in his tiny Georgia hometown.
Jason Carter was funny and sincere when giving the eulogy at his grandfather's funeral on Thursday. Check out the speech and some of his best quotes.
"Love is what taught him and told him to preach the power of human rights, not just for some people, but for all people,” Jason Carter said.
Among them was one of his grandsons, Jason Carter, who is also a former Georgia state senator and Chairman of the Carter Presidential Center. Here were some of the heartfelt and humorous parts of ...
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter lived in the same house in Plains, Georgia from 1961 until their deaths. After Jimmy Carter lost his bid for reelection, he and wife Rosalynn Carter returned to their hometown of Plains, Georgia, where they moved back into the only home they ever owned, located at 209 Woodland Drive.
Thursday's services capped six days of remembrance for Carter, who died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100. Following the honors in Washington, it was his wish to be buried in his hometown of Plains, next to his beloved wife of 77 years, Rosalynn Carter.
Jimmy Carter's grandson, Jason Carter, spoke about the late president's legacy in an emotional memorial speech at the Carter Presidential Center.
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter was honored with the pageantry of a funeral in the nation's capital before a second service in his tiny Georgia hometown.
“Yes, they spent four years in the governor’s mansion and four years at the White House, but the other 92 years, they spent at home in Plains, Georgia,” Jason Carter said. Their no-frills ...