Photos show President Jimmy Carter funeral procession, lying in state in the Capitol Rotunda

Former President Jimmy Carter has been lying in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda — the 35th person in American history to receive such an honor — ahead of his state funeral scheduled for Thursday.

Carter’s casket arrived in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, with the motorcade stopping at the Navy Memorial before traveling to the U.S. Capitol. Members of his family traveled along with the casket for the trip.

Members of the public, lawmakers and other dignataries have been paying their respects to Carter. Vice President Kamala Harris, second gentleman Doug Emhoff and Senate Majority Leader John Thune all spoke on Tuesday after his casket arrived at the Rotunda. 

Carter, the 39th president, died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100, and he will be buried in Plains, Georgia, next to his beloved wife of 77 years, Rosalynn, who died in November 2023.

Here are some photos from Carter’s final journey to Washington, D.C.:

Members of the military salute Carter’s casket as it departs the plane

Spectators watch as funeral procession begins

Carter family members watch as joint forces body bearer team moves his casket