Who is speaking and singing at Jimmy Carter's funeral?
CBSN
Washington — Jimmy Carter's funeral service is underway at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, where the former president will be honored in tributes and through musical selections and performances.
President Biden is set to eulogize the former president, while Steve Ford, the son of President Gerald Ford, read a tribute written by his late father. Ford and Carter were political adversaries ran against each other in 1976, but ended up becoming close friends. Ted Mondale, the son of Carter's Vice President Walter Mondale, also delivered a tribute from his late father.
Stu Eizenstat, a former White House adviser and friend to the 39th president, will also speak, as will Carter's grandson, Jason Carter. Carter, along with another grandson, Joshua Carter, spoke and read a BIble passage, while Andrew Young, former ambassador to the United Nations, is delivering a homily.
