President Joe Biden designated Thursday, Jan. 9, as a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter.

Amy Carter, the only daughter of 39th president of the United States Jimmy Carter, will be back in the spotlight today for her father's national funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., after years of leading a largely private life. But, her college years in New England were anything but private.

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, will be eulogized at a state funeral Thursday at the National Cathedral and later by private family services and interment in Plains, Georgia.

The state funeral of former President Jimmy Carter will be held at Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, which President Biden has proclaimed a national day of mourning.

By the end of his term in 1980, President Jimmy Carter had appointed more women and people of color to the federal bench than all previous presidents combined.

All five living presidents will be present to honor the late former President Jimmy Carter during his funeral service at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. on Thursday morning.

Government agencies and major stock exchanges will be closed on Thursday to honor Jimmy Carter, who served as the 39th U.S. president.

President Biden will deliver a eulogy, and tributes written by Gerald Ford and Walter Mondale will be read by their sons.

Jimmy Carter was introduced to Chicago at a South Shore church during the 1976 presidential campaign. After leaving the White House, he returned to work on a Habitat for Humanity home-building project in West Garfield Park.

Former President Jimmy Carter's funeral takes place today at Washington National Cathedral. Follow Newsweek's live blog.

Looking back on Jimmy Carter's 100 years of life, a common theme is his love for his wife and how they inspired each other.