Politicians at Jimmy Carter’s Funeral: Pictures on Day of Mourning

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January 9, 2025 3:53PM EST
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Many political figures attended the funeral of the late 39th president. See the photos from the day here.

The late former President Jimmy Carter was honored during his funeral on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Carter, the first and only former president to live to 100, was commemorated throughout the week with several processions before his service at the Washington National Cathedral. Nearly every living former president and their spouses attended, including Donald Trump and Melania Trump, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, Bill Clinton  and Hillary Clinton, as well as George W. Bush and Laura Bush. Barack Obama was present, though former First Lady Michelle Obama was not in attendance.

Vice President Kamala Harris, Vice President-elect JD Vance, and former Vice Presidents Al Gore and Mike Pence were also among those present.

Scroll through the gallery below to see more of the politicians and notable figures who were present at the service.

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President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden
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U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden were seen arriving at the funeral to pay their respects.

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Former Presidents and First Ladies

Former Presidents and First Ladies
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Former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump, along with their spouses, were seen sitting together, with the exception of former First Lady Michelle Obama.

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Barack Obama and Donald Trump

Barack Obama and Donald Trump
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Former U.S. President Barack Obama was seen chatting with President-elect Donald Trump at the service.

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Dan Quayle, Marilyn Quayle, Al Gore, & Mike Pence

Dan Quayle, Marilyn Quayle, Al Gore, & Mike Pence
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Former U.S. Vice President Dan Quayle, his wife Marilyn Quayle, former Vice President Al Gore, and former Vice President Mike Pence were seen sitting together at the service.

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Joe Biden

Joe Biden
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Biden delivered a heartfelt eulogy, expressing that while he deeply misses Jimmy Carter, he takes comfort in knowing that Carter has been reunited with his wife, Rosalynn, who passed away in 2023.

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Al Gore

Al Gore
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Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore was seen at the funeral, chatting with Mike Pence and Dan Quayle.

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JD Vance

JD Vance
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U.S. Vice President-elect JD Vance was seen in attendance at the State Funeral Service for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.

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Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
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Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was seen in attendance at the service.

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Antonio Guterres and Justin Trudeau

Antonio Guterres and Justin Trudeau
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Biden was seen shaking hands with UN Secretary-General António Guterres as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looked on.

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Gordon Brown

Gordon Brown
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Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown was seen chatting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the end of the State Funeral Service.

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Stuart Eizenstat

Stuart Eizenstat
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Stuart Eizenstat, advisor to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, was seen passing by Carter’s flag-draped casket after speaking during his state funeral.

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Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan

Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan
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U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan were seen speaking with each other at the service.

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