For all the valedictory moments that Joe Biden and his staff lined up for his quiet final weeks in the White House – ceremonies awarding medals to supportive celebrities and political friends, receptions and fleeting moments of reflection with the dwindling number of top aides left around – Thursday is unique.

Jimmy Carter's official state funeral is set to be held on Thursday, Jan. 9 at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Here's what to know.

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President Joe Biden, former presidents and other dignitaries are gathering at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., to honor former President Jimmy Carter.

Former US presidents and vice presidents attended the funeral of the 39th President Jimmy Carter on Thursday in Washington, D.C.

The official state funeral service for former President Jimmy Carter is being held at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday. Follow here for the latest live news updates.

9:50 a.m. Trump shook hands with former Vice President Mike Pence, marking the first time the two have been seen publicly in the same room in four years. 9:50 a.m. Trump and his wife Melania Trump arrived at the funeral and were seated next to Obama.

Former first lady Michelle Obama didn't attend the state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter. Except for Michelle Obama, all of the living former presidents and their spouses were at the funeral Thursday.

Obama took his seat next to Trump, chatting with his successor in office, who did not stand to greet him but shook hands.

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will be honored Thursday with the pageantry of a funeral in the nation’s capital and second service in his tiny Georgia hometown.

Biden, Trump, Obama, Bush and Clinton among mourners bidding farewell to one-time commander-in-chief who died aged 100