President Biden declares January 9 a national day of mourning.
President Joe Biden designated January 9 a National Day of Mourning when former President Jimmy Carter died on December 29, 2024, at 100 years of age. The president’s executive order calls for flags to fly at half-mast for 30 days and federal offices will be closed on the day of mourning.
The president, first lady, vice president, and second gentleman all attended the memorial service for President Carter at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Former Presidents Clinton, Bush, and Obama, as well as former and future President Trump, attended the memorial.
Members of Congress, the justices of the Supreme Court, and former members of President Carter’s administration were also in attendance.
President Biden said that President Carter “taught me that strength of character is more than a title or the power we hold. It’s the strength to understand that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For the current, former, and future presidents as they all gathered to honor the memory of President Carter.
- For the current and future presidents and respective members of their administrations as they prepare for the transition of power.
Sources: MSN, NBC News, USA Today, FedWeek
