Images depict the solemn procession of Jimmy Carter's funeral.

Images depict the solemn procession of Jimmy Carter's funeral.
Images depict the solemn procession of Jimmy Carter's funeral.
  • On Thursday, at the Washington National Cathedral, former President Jimmy Carter was honored with a state funeral attended by American politicians, foreign dignitaries, and family members.
  • The 39th president of the United States, Carter, passed away on December 29 at the age of 100.

On Thursday, at the Washington National Cathedral, former President Jimmy Carter was honored with a state funeral attended by American politicians, foreign dignitaries, and family members.

The 39th president of the United States, Carter, passed away on Dec. 29 at the age of 100. A three-day tribute to the former president was held in the nation's capital, culminating in a service on Thursday.

The attendees included President Joe Biden, who gave a eulogy, President-elect Donald Trump, and former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton.

Here are photos from Carter's state funeral:

— CNBC's Danielle DeVries contributed to this report.

by Josephine Rozzelle

Politics