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Jason Carter, the former president’s grandson, delivered a eulogy filled with humor and personal remembrances on Thursday, telling mourners that the 39th president was the same man in public

Biden also shared a memory from his and first lady Jill Biden’s final visit with Carter, describing the former president as "at peace with a life fully lived, a good life, a purpose and meaning of character driven by the power of faith, hope and love."

Jason Carter, the eldest grandchild of Jimmy Carter, will delivery one of the eulogies at the 39th US president’s state funeral service in Washington DC.

Jason Carter delivered a humorous and moving tribute to his grandfather, former President Jimmy Carter, sharing highlights from both his personal and political life.

President Biden, one of the five living presidents attending the State Funeral, remembered Mr. Carter for his “character, character, character.” Mr. Carter’s grandson, Jason, said his grandfather “led this nation with love and respect.

President Biden will deliver a eulogy, and tributes written by Gerald Ford and Walter Mondale will be read by their sons.

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

Jimmy Carter, who considered himself an outsider even as he sat in the Oval Office as the 39th U.S. president, was honored Thursday with the pageantry of a funeral at Washington National Cathedral before a second service and burial in his tiny Georgia hometown.

World: President Joe Biden, in his eulogy, said "I was a 31-year-old senator, and I was the first senator outside of Georgia. I may be the first senator to endorse his candidacy for president."