Lastly James Carter -- named for his grandfather, James Earl Carter, Jr. -- gave a reading of Matthew 5:1-16. James Carter did not add remarks to his reading, but poignantly touched his grandfather's casket as he walked back to his seat after finishing the reading.
Jason Carter, the former president’s grandson, delivered a eulogy filled with humor and personal remembrances on Thursday, telling mourners that the 39th president was the same man in public
Jason Carter, the grandson of former president Jimmy Carter, will deliver a eulogy at his grandfather's state funeral today. "I understand the impact on the world that a single human being can have," Jason told Town & Country earlier this year.
Jason Carter, the eldest grandchild of Jimmy Carter, will delivery one of the eulogies at the 39th US president’s state funeral service in Washington DC.
Jason Carter delivered a humorous and moving tribute to his grandfather, former President Jimmy Carter, sharing highlights from both his personal and political life.
"He was the same person, no matter who he was with or where he was. For me, that's the definition of integrity."
Jimmy Carter, the former U.S. president who struggled with a bad economy and a hostage crisis but went on to a long and admired post-White House career, will be honored at a state funeral in Washington on Thursday.
Jimmy Carter's grandson Jason Carter remembered him at his national funeral, saying they were just "regular folks." Jimmy Carter died in December at age 100. He was the 39th president of the United States.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Here is Thursday’s schedule for the final day of rites honoring Jimmy Carter, the 39th president, who died Dec. 29. All times are Eastern. 9 a.m. — Carter’s casket departs the U.S. Capitol. The funeral motorcade travels to Washington National Cathedral.
Jason Carter speaks at former President Jimmy Carter's funeral in Washington, D.C. Jason said that his grandfather's life was a testament to the grace of God and his grandparents were "small-town people who never forgot who they were or where they were from.
President Biden will deliver a eulogy, and tributes written by Gerald Ford and Walter Mondale will be read by their sons.