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What we know about funeral plans for former President Jimmy Carter
cnn.com ^ | Mon December 30 | Michelle Shen and Nikki Carvajal

Posted on 12/31/2024 5:20:58 AM PST by V_TWIN

Carter to travel from Plains to nation’s capital Carter’s motorcade will travel through Plains on January 4, past his boyhood home and the Georgia State Capitol, before arriving at the Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta, according to plans released by the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region in the Department of Defense, which will conduct the ceremonies. After the service at the Carter Center, the former president will lie in repose there, and the public can pay their respects until the morning of January 7.

He will then lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, congressional leadership announced Monday. The Capitol will be open to the public on the night of January 7 through January 9, ahead of Carter’s funeral service at the Washington National Cathedral at 10 a.m., according to the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region.

Following the service, the late president and his family will travel back to Georgia to the Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, where the former president taught Sunday school for decades, for a private funeral service. After, the public is invited to gather along a motorcade route that will travel through Carter’s hometown to his residence, where he will be buried — the same location his wife, Rosalynn, was buried following her death last year.

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To: Leaning Right

“Flags at half-mast for 30 days. Really?”

My wife and I were discussing that very thing yesterday. I guess that is official protocol.....ours will be half staff for a few days and after that I’ll just bring it in until February.


21 posted on 12/31/2024 6:05:11 AM PST by V_TWIN (America...so great even the people that hate it refuse to leave!)
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To: V_TWIN

The gov employees given day off to morn. How about they make them return to their work places from working at home and morn there.

Convenient, day off Thursday. Alleged work day Friday and three day weekend honoring MLK. How sweet it is. My guess Friday becomes a non day too, morning is tough.


22 posted on 12/31/2024 6:09:47 AM PST by Mouton (A 150MT hit may not solve our problems now but is a good start. )
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To: DIRTYSECRET

I remember when he won. I also remember that the girl I was dating was ecstatic about him being elected. I think I voted for Ford. I wasn’t into politics back then, and didn’t know liberal from conservative from a hole in the ground. Looking back now, I realise just what a crazy liberal she was, but I also know that she has since departed from this Earth, so RIP, HB….


23 posted on 12/31/2024 6:10:58 AM PST by telescope115 (I NEED MY SPACE!!! 🔭)
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To: rlmorel
I agree 100%.

My thought....Swear Trump in...and Trump should...right then...order the flag to be raised full staff...and to remain at full staff!

And let us have the respect for the flag at its pinnacle.

24 posted on 12/31/2024 6:13:22 AM PST by Sacajaweau
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To: airborne

My brother in the 101st felt the same way about their blue berets. His buddy never did turn his in.


25 posted on 12/31/2024 6:15:16 AM PST by mware
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To: mairdie
Hate the man; respect the office.

*****

Indeed. Even Biden will have the same when his time comes. I just don’t plan on spending any time watching.

It will be interesting, however, to hear what king of eulogy they give him (Biden).

26 posted on 12/31/2024 6:16:56 AM PST by telescope115 (I NEED MY SPACE!!! 🔭)
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To: mairdie
Hate the man; respect the office.

*****

Indeed. Even Biden will have the same when his time comes. I just don’t plan on spending any time watching.

It will be interesting, however, to hear what king of eulogy they give him (Biden).

27 posted on 12/31/2024 6:16:56 AM PST by telescope115 (I NEED MY SPACE!!! 🔭)
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To: Leaning Right
I don't see how Biden can order the flag at half staff beyond the end of his term.

Trump should order it raised right after he is sworn in...and before our very eyes....and remain unless President Trump says otherwise.

28 posted on 12/31/2024 6:19:01 AM PST by Sacajaweau
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To: McGavin999

The Democrat dead-enders are going to turn Carter’s funeral into a campaign rally like they did with Paul Wellstone’s funeral. Remember? “Do it for Paul!”

The won’t be able to keep themselves from going overboard.


29 posted on 12/31/2024 6:23:16 AM PST by Tallguy
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To: Mouton

Being a federal civil servant (retired in 2019) as I was, gives one a unique view into federal service.

I came from 8 years in the private sector so I saw the contrast first hand.

Even back in 1989 I couldn’t believe the difference in how the public system was run in comparison to the private one.

So, it doesn’t usually go over well here on FR, but what I suggest to people is it’s really not the people, it’s the way the system is set up that instills a culture into to the federal public servant.


30 posted on 12/31/2024 6:23:29 AM PST by V_TWIN (America...so great even the people that hate it refuse to leave!)
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To: laconic

We can’t forget the send off they gave Paul Wellstone, either. Over the top…


31 posted on 12/31/2024 6:23:34 AM PST by telescope115 (I NEED MY SPACE!!! 🔭)
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To: V_TWIN

There should be gas lines at all gas stations on the day of his funeral, commemorating one of his greatest achievements.


32 posted on 12/31/2024 6:24:28 AM PST by Tudorfly (All things are possible within the will of God.)
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To: Mouton

They do that so there isn’t as much traffic on the roads. Believe it or not, they did this for Reagan on his funeral day too.


33 posted on 12/31/2024 6:25:08 AM PST by napscoordinator (DeSantis is a beast! Florida is the freest state in the country! )
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To: V_TWIN

I have as much interest in Jimmy Carter’s funeral as I would in burying a cockroach I stepped on. Put the communist in a landfill as far as I’m concerned.


34 posted on 12/31/2024 6:26:59 AM PST by wildcard_redneck
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To: Tallguy

“turn Carter’s funeral into a campaign rally”

I wouldn’t doubt if someone vomits out some gun control language at some point.....they never miss an opportunity for that and couldn’t give 2 shots what situation is.

Tacky insensitivity is a requirement to be a democrat.


35 posted on 12/31/2024 6:27:59 AM PST by V_TWIN (America...so great even the people that hate it refuse to leave!)
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To: Leaning Right

The flag code is only 70 years old.


36 posted on 12/31/2024 6:34:48 AM PST by Sacajaweau
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To: Leaning Right

After being sworn in, Trump should order ALL Federal flags raised to full staff...and hopefully, we should all stand and sing the Star Spangled Banner.


37 posted on 12/31/2024 6:37:42 AM PST by Sacajaweau
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To: rod5591

Yes, Carter who I do not believe was deep state was simply the single most incompetent President ever. The day Reagan took office I cried for joy.


38 posted on 12/31/2024 6:38:03 AM PST by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: jerod

Nah more like swastika flags will be used it’s the only people that will show up.


39 posted on 12/31/2024 6:39:26 AM PST by Vaduz
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To: V_TWIN
Flag manners are custom...nothing more.

Biden had no power to order it beyond his term in Office.

40 posted on 12/31/2024 6:40:17 AM PST by Sacajaweau
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