Jimmy Carter was honored at his state funeral in Washington, DC on Thursday. We think of Carter as the man from Plains, Georgia, but he actually grew up in a mostly Black nearby town called Archery. Michael Harriot,
Jimmy Carter championed human rights, appointed women to key roles, and prioritized diversity. His actions left a lasting impact, reminding us that inclusivity is needed.
George W. Bush gave fellow former president Barack Obama a friendly belly tap at the Jan. 9 funeral of Jimmy Carter, and the internet was obsessed with the viral moment.
After a family funeral, the 39th president will be buried beside his wife at their home in Plains, Ga. President Biden, one of the five living presidents who attended Mr. Carter’s state funeral earlier Thursday in Washington,
Edward’s presence signals both his growing importance in his own family, as well as the monarchy's importance to British diplomacy at a potentially rocky moment.