On Dec. 29, former president Jimmy Carter died in his home in Plains, GA. At just over 100 years old, Carter was the longest-living president of the U.S. His cause of death remains unknown.

The same day, President Joe Biden issued an order for flags to be flown at half-staff for the following 30 days, ending at sunset on Jan. 28. In addition, Jan. 9, the same day as his funeral, was pronounced a national day of mourning for Carter. Post offices and other federal offices were closed for the day, excluding banks and the bond market, which only closed early. Public schools that were open also held a moment of silence at 10 a.m. on Jan. 2.

Carter’s funeral was at the Washington National Cathedral on Jan. 9. Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Donald Trump and Joe Biden all attended his state funeral as well as current and former Vice Presidents, lawmakers and even some world leaders.

Former President Gerald Ford’s son read a eulogy that his father had written about Carter, upholding a pact the two men made to speak at each other’s funerals. 

Early last year, Carter entered hospice care. He had survived falling multiple times as well as his predisposition to cancer. He had metastatic melanoma that spread to his brain and liver, but after undergoing treatment, he lived for 10 more years. The cancer was not his cause of death, but the actual reason is unknown.

Like he wanted, Carter is remembered as a charitable man who dedicated himself to Habitat for Humanity and other causes. He also said in an interview that he hoped to be a symbol of peace and human rights. He wanted to cross the barrier between people that are well-off and interact with people who were less fortunate than himself.

 He is now buried at his home in GA, next to his wife, Rosalynn, who died in November of 2023.