Nearly 44 years after he left the White House, Jimmy Carter's return for his state funeral signifies a remarkable life journey marked by both triumphs and challenges.
Carter will lie in state and receive a formal military funeral, highlighting the traditional and personal elements that characterize his unique presidential legacy.
'Jimmy Carter was always an outsider,' said biographer Jonathan Alter, demonstrating how Carter's presidency was shaped by the country's desire for moral renewal in the wake of scandals.
The rituals of Carter's funeral blend traditional honors with personal significance, reflecting his naval service and his complex legacy as a president who sought to change Washington.
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