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.

Former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral is Thursday at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100, was known for his views on human rights and philanthropy and for his avid support of music.

President Joe Biden was in his first term as senator for Delaware in 1977 at the time Carter was in office. Biden will be at Carter’s funeral Thursday morning to give a eulogy to the late 39th president.