But his state funeral, per tradition, was "replete with the exalted trappings of a presidential send-off." The image of the five living presidents, all wearing black suits and blue ties, offered a "rare image of presidential unity" that spoke of "preservation and strength" in a time of upheaval and polarization,

The state funeral of former President Jimmy Carter was held at Washington National Cathedral Thursday on what President Biden proclaimed a national day of mourning.