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Biden Declares National Day of Mourning for Jimmy Carter on January 9, 2025, with 30 Days of Half-Staff Flags and State Funeral

Dec 30, 2024, 04:25 AM

President Joe Biden has declared January 9, 2025, as a National Day of Mourning in the United States following the death of former President Jimmy Carter at the age of 100. Biden has ordered that flags be flown at half-staff for 30 days at all federal buildings, military installations, and U.S. facilities worldwide. Carter's state funeral is scheduled to take place in Washington on January 9, 2025, coinciding with the National Day of Mourning. The 39th president, known for his work with the Carter Center, passed away in Plains, Georgia. The White House flag was lowered to half-mast in honor of Carter, reflecting the nation's respect and mourning for the former president.