Jimmy Carter's state funeral to be held on January 9

The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held on Jan. 9 in Washington, D.C, according to a presidential declaration by President Biden.

Mr. Biden also said on Sunday night that Jan. 9, 2025, will be declared a National Day of Mourning for Carter, who died earlier in the day at the age of 100. 

"I call on the American people to assemble on that day in their respective places of worship, there to pay homage to the memory of President James Earl Carter, Jr.," Mr. Biden said in a statement. "I invite the people of the world who share our grief to join us in this solemn observance."