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Jimmy Carter's final trip to D.C.
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Special Report: Jimmy Carter's life honored in Atlanta
A memorial service for former President Jimmy Carter was held in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday at the Carter Center. His son, grandson and others paid tribute to Carter's life, work and legacy. His body will lie in repose until Tuesday, when he is transported to Washington, D.C. Jericka Duncan and Major Garrett anchored a CBS News Special Report.
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Jimmy Carter's funeral at family church
Former President Jimmy Carter was honored with a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral on Thursday before his body was flown home to his hometown of Plains, Georgia, for a private service at his family's church. President Biden gave a eulogy for the 39th president. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
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Jimmy Carter lying in state at U.S. Capitol
Jimmy Carter is lying in state at the U.S. Capitol ahead of his state funeral on Jan. 9. Scott MacFarlane has more on the late former president's journey from Georgia to Washington, D.C.
Jimmy Carter makes his final return to D.C.
Former President Jimmy Carter made his final return to the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. His body will lie in state in the Capitol Building through Thursday ahead of his state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Lawmakers remember Jimmy Carter
Members of Congress Tuesday took part in a memorial for the late President Jimmy Carter. Meghan Hays, former director of message planning in the Biden administration, and Maura Gillespie, former adviser to former House Speaker John Boehner, join "America Decides" to discuss his life and legacy.
Kamala Harris reflects on Jimmy Carter
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a eulogy for former President Jimmy Carter at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. She discussed his legacy as president and his extraordinary work redefining what it means to be a former president.
Mike Johnson gives Jimmy Carter eulogy
House Speaker Mike Johnson delivered a eulogy for former President Jimmy Carter at a funeral service at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. He reflected on Carter's roots in Georgia, his Naval service, his presidency and his life after.
Jimmy Carter's casket taken into U.S. Capitol
Former President Jimmy Carter's casket was carried into the U.S. Capitol and into the Rotunda where he will lie in state until his funeral service on Thursday. Carter died at 100 and lived longer than any other U.S. president.
John Thune eulogizes Jimmy Carter
Senate Majority Leader John Thune delivers a eulogy for former President Jimmy Carter from the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday.
Jimmy Carter's casket arrives at the Capitol
A military funeral procession arrived at the U.S. Capitol building Tuesday, with a horse and carriage carrying former President Jimmy Carter's casket. The motorcade route through Washington, D.C., mirrored his inaugural parade at the start of Carter's presidency in 1977. CBS News' Nikole Killion, Robert Costa and Douglas Brinkley report.
What was Jimmy Carter like?
Former President Jimmy Carter's casket arrived in Washington, D.C., and was taken to the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. Nick Steen, who led Carter's Secret Service detail, Terry Adamson, Carter's longtime friend and former personal attorney, and CBS News contributor Douglas Brinkley talk about Carter's life and legacy.
What D.C. has planned to honor Carter
Jimmy Carter's casket has arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland as the events to honor the former president begin in Washington, D.C. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
How Carter's family is honoring him
Jimmy Carter's family members will participate in several events to honor the former president as his casket arrives in Washington, D.C. Douglas Brinkley has more on how Carter's loved ones are remembering the 39th U.S. president.
Jimmy Carter's casket arrives in D.C.
Former President Jimmy Carter's casket has arrived in Washington, D.C., as the nation prepares to honor the 39th president of the U.S. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Plans after Carter casket gets to D.C.
Jimmy Carter's casket is being transported to Washington, D.C., where mourners will get to honor the former president. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
D.C. receiving Jimmy Carter's casket
The nation's capital is preparing to honor former President Jimmy Carter as his casket travels from Georgia. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
See photos of snow in Washington, D.C.
Multiple inches of snow were recorded in Washington, D.C., and the surrounding area on Monday.
Washington, D.C., ups security for big events
In the coming weeks, Washington, D.C., will host the 2024 election certification, former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral and President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins "America Decides" to discuss the state of security in the district as Washington deals with major events.
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U.S. probes cyberattack on water systems
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