Jimmy Carter's state funeral was held at the National Cathedral on Thursday and the 39th president's final journey to Georgia has begun. President Biden gave a eulogy at the service, highlighting Carter's character and faith.

Thursday was a national day of mourning as the country remembered former President Jimmy Carter. He was laid to rest in Plains, Georgia, and before that, Carter's state funeral was held in Washington.

The late U.S. president was remembered during his state funeral as a man who put honesty and kindness above partisan politics.