Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, will be eulogized at a state funeral Thursday at the National Cathedral and later by private family services and interment in Plains, Georgia.

Jimmy Carter was introduced to Chicago at a South Shore church during the 1976 presidential campaign. After leaving the White House, he returned to work on a Habitat for Humanity home-building project in West Garfield Park.

SPAN, former President Jimmy Carter gave a moment of levity on the future of The Carter Center upon his passing.

ATLANTA — Officials at the Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta have announced that the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum will be open with free admission today beginning at 9:30 a.m. for the National Day of Mourning. Mourners are welcome to visit, remember President Carter, and pay their respects.

Former President Jimmy Carter will lie in state at the US Capitol before his state funeral in Washington, DC, and burial in Georgia.

Carter's national funeral service in the morning will be held at the Washington National Cathedral. His private funeral service will be in Plains, Georgia, his hometown. Carter's funeral will be broadcast on "TODAY" and NBC News.

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

Today is the national day of mourning for former President Carter. Driving the news: The U.S. Postal Service, financial markets including the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq, and federal buildings will be closed today for Carter's funeral service.

The late president is lying in state through Thursday morning, giving the public a chance to pay respect in person.

President Joe Biden, former presidents and other dignitaries are gathering Thursday for a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., to honor the life of former President Jimmy Carter.

When former President Jimmy Carter was planning his funeral, he knew he wanted the Morehouse Glee Club to be part of his final goodbye.