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,

As the 39th president is eulogized at Washington National Cathedral, Biden tells mourners his long-ago predecessor “taught me ... the strength of character.”

As they filed into the front pews at Washington National Cathedral, wearing dark suits and mostly solemn faces, five current and former presidents came together for Jimmy Carter's funeral. During a service that stretched more than an hour,

The Secret Service protects former presidents until they day. In Carter's case, the agents' solemn mission lasted 49 years and two months.

Following the honors in Washington, it was his wish to be buried in his hometown of Plains, next to his beloved wife of 77 years, Rosalynn Carter. After Carter's family disembarked the plane, his casket was carried from the plane and transferred to the hearse.

All of President Jimmy Carter's living successors were in attendance, with President Joe Biden delivering a eulogy.