The US announced a national funeral to commemorate the late President Jimmy Carter.

“I invite the people of the world to share our grief and join us in this solemn ceremony,” President Biden said, according to Reuters.

Former President Jimmy Carter passed away on December 29, 2024

In addition, the US will fly its flag at half-mast for 30 days to commemorate the former president, including at the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump, scheduled to take place on January 20, 2025.

“I have also directed that during the same period, all United States representatives abroad will take similar measures, flying the flag at half-staff at all embassies, diplomatic missions, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military bases, ships, and naval stations,” Mr. Biden said.

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, who devoted his life after leaving office to brokering international peace , has died at the age of 100.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/my-cong-bo-quoc-tang-tuong-niem-co-tong-thong-jimmy-carter-185241231191753234.htm