Former US President Jimmy Carter to be buried in Georgia: when will the procession take place

Former US President Jimmy Carter to be buried in Georgia: when will the procession take place Daria Smorodskaya

Memorial events before the funeral of the 39th President Jimmy Carter will begin in the United States on January 4. He will find his final resting place in his native Plains, Georgia.

Former US President Jimmy Carter died on December 29 at the age of 100. Events before Carter's burial will include places associated with his activities. This was reported by 24 Channel with reference to the Joint Task Force-Metropolitan Area of ​​the United States, quoted by Ukrinform.

When the United States will honor the memory of Jimmy Carter

The service for the repose of Jimmy Carter will be held at the Presidential Center, which bears his name. Also, the national funeral service will be held at the Washington National Cathedral and the Capitol.

The main funeral procession will take place in Washington on January 9. It will stop for a while at the farm where the former president spent his childhood. The motorcade will then move on to Atlanta, stopping at the Georgia State Capitol.

The service, which will be held privately, and Carter's burial will be held in the city of Plains.

Jimmy Carter's family invites anyone who wishes to honor the memory of the 39th President of the United States on any day of the procession.

Jimmy Carter fought an incurable disease

It is known that Jimmy Carter had been treated for melanoma for several years. The disease had spread to his liver and brain. In 2023, Carter stopped treatment and was at home.

Jimmy Carter became the oldest US president, living to be 100 years old. The former president was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Historians confirm that Carter made progressive steps in his policies, although this was not recognized during his presidency.