By — Kenichi Serino Kenichi Serino Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-carter-established-model-post-presidency-biden-says-in-eulogy-at-state-funeral Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Carter established ‘model post-presidency,’ Biden says in eulogy at state funeral Politics Jan 9, 2025 2:00 PM EDT As the U.S. says goodbye to former President Jimmy Carter, you can watch a continuous stream of the many public memorial events dedicated to the 39th president. You can also learn more about his life (including a timeline), his legacy as a humanitarian and statesman, as well as how he contributed to public health, plus how funerals of former presidents are planned. Speaking at Jimmy Carter’s funeral on Thursday, President Joe Biden said Carter established a “model post-presidency,” noting that the former president made “a powerful difference as a private citizen” in the United States and around the world. Watch Biden’s eulogy in the player above. “Through it all, he showed us how character and faith start with ourselves and then flows to others,” Biden said. After leaving office in 1981, Carter devoted his life to humanitarian projects, including building houses with Habitat for Humanity and the effort to eliminate Guinea worm disease, which plagued millions of people living in places with poor water quality. READ MORE: After his presidency, Jimmy Carter made eradicating Guinea worm disease top mission Biden called Carter’s work a tribute made in “reverence for an incredible gift of life.” “That’s the definition of a good life,” he said. “The life Jimmy Carter lived during his 100 years. To young people, anyone in search of meaning and purpose, study the power of Jimmy Carter’s example.” In attendance at the funeral were Carter family members, world leaders and all five living U.S. presidents: Biden, Donald Trump, Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton. The official state funeral in Washington on Thursday caps a long farewell that began — and will end — in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. Carter died Dec. 29 at age 100. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Kenichi Serino Kenichi Serino
As the U.S. says goodbye to former President Jimmy Carter, you can watch a continuous stream of the many public memorial events dedicated to the 39th president. You can also learn more about his life (including a timeline), his legacy as a humanitarian and statesman, as well as how he contributed to public health, plus how funerals of former presidents are planned. Speaking at Jimmy Carter’s funeral on Thursday, President Joe Biden said Carter established a “model post-presidency,” noting that the former president made “a powerful difference as a private citizen” in the United States and around the world. Watch Biden’s eulogy in the player above. “Through it all, he showed us how character and faith start with ourselves and then flows to others,” Biden said. After leaving office in 1981, Carter devoted his life to humanitarian projects, including building houses with Habitat for Humanity and the effort to eliminate Guinea worm disease, which plagued millions of people living in places with poor water quality. READ MORE: After his presidency, Jimmy Carter made eradicating Guinea worm disease top mission Biden called Carter’s work a tribute made in “reverence for an incredible gift of life.” “That’s the definition of a good life,” he said. “The life Jimmy Carter lived during his 100 years. To young people, anyone in search of meaning and purpose, study the power of Jimmy Carter’s example.” In attendance at the funeral were Carter family members, world leaders and all five living U.S. presidents: Biden, Donald Trump, Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton. The official state funeral in Washington on Thursday caps a long farewell that began — and will end — in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. Carter died Dec. 29 at age 100. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now