PHOTOS: Jimmy Carter lies in repose in Atlanta

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PHOTOS: Jimmy Carter lies in repose in Atlanta

Visitors line up to pay final respects to President Jimmy Carter at the Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta.

A mourner wipes her tears as she gazes at the casket of former President Jimmy Carter, who lies in repose at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta on Monday, January 5, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

The Honor Guard surrounds former President Jimmy Carter’s flag-draped casket as he lies in repose at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta on Monday, January 6, 2025. Carter passed away peacefully on December 29 at the age of 100 in Plains, Georgia.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

The Honor Guard takes a shift change as former President Jimmy Carter’s flag-draped casket lies in repose at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta on Monday, January 6, 2025. Carter died peacefully at 100 in Plains, Georgia, on December 29, 2024.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

A mourner wipes her tears as she gazes at the casket of former President Jimmy Carter, who lies in repose at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta on Monday, January 5, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Visitors gather to honor Jimmy Carter as he lies in repose at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. Former President Jimmy Carter, who died at the age of 100, will remain at the center until Tuesday at 6:00 a.m., when his remains will be transported to Washington, D.C.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

People gaze at the casket of former President Jimmy Carter as he lies in repose at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta on Monday, Jan. 5, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

A person holds a pamphlet featuring Jimmy Carter as she mourns the former President lying in repose at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta on Monday, January 6, 2025. Carter passed away peacefully on December 29 at the age of 100 in Plains, Georgia.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

A woman is seen placing a peanut container at the makeshift memorial outside the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library as mourners pay their respects on Monday, January 6, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

A person offered a song while praying as the President lay in repose at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library on Monday, January 6, 2025. He was asked to leave the site because he wouldn’t stop singing.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Celine Mollet Saint Benoit reflects with a moment of silence at the makeshift memorial at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library on Monday, January 6, 2025, after laying a bouquet. “I am amazed by his legacy, even though I was not from his generation. He impacted people of all ages,” Celine said.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

The Honor Guard takes a shift change as former President Jimmy Carter’s flag-draped casket lies in repose at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta on Monday, January 6, 2025. Carter died peacefully at 100 in Plains, Georgia, on December 29, 2024.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

The Honor Guard walks for a shift change on Monday, January 6, 2025, as former President Jimmy Carter lies in repose at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta. Carter died peacefully at 100 in Plains, Georgia, on December 29, 2024.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Mourners view the casket of former President Jimmy Carter as he lies in repose at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. Carter died Dec. 29 at the age of 100. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)

South Korean Consul General to Atlanta Sangpyo Suh, center, views the casket of former President Jimmy Carter as he lies in repose at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. Carter died Dec. 29 at the age of 100. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)

Guatemalan Consul General to Atlanta Erwin Rudy Roberto Archila, center, views the casket of former President Jimmy Carter as he lies in repose at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. Carter died Dec. 29 at the age of 100. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)

A child pauses as mourners view the casket of former President Jimmy Carter as he lies in repose at the Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. Carter died Dec. 29th at the age of 100. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)

Mourners view the casket of former President Jimmy Carter as he lies in repose at the Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. Carter died Dec. 29th at the age of 100. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)

Mourners view the casket of former President Jimmy Carter as he lies in repose at the Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. Carter died Dec. 29th at the age of 100. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)

The Guard of Honor surrounds the flag-draped casket of former President Jimmy Carter as he lies in repose at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. Carter died Dec. 29 at the age of 100. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)

A mourner views the casket of former President Jimmy Carter as he lies in repose at the Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. Carter died Dec. 29th at the age of 100. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp walks past the flag-draped casket of former President Jimmy Carter as he lies in repose at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. Carter died Dec. 29 at the age of 100. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)

Marine Staff Sgt. Nayya Dobson-EL stands as part of the Guard of Honor at the flag-draped casket of former President Jimmy Carter as he lies in repose at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. Carter died Dec. 29 at the age of 100. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)

A girl stands by a memorial at the Carter Center in Atlanta on Sunday, January 5, 2025, as a person (off camera) takes a picture. Former president Jimmy Carter, who died at 100, is lying in repose at the center. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

A bike group leaves after visiting the Carter Center in Atlanta on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Former president Jimmy Carter, who died at 100, is lying in repose at the center. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

People walk on a path near the Carter Center in Atlanta on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Former president Jimmy Carter, who died at 100, is lying in repose at the center. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Mourners enter the Carter Center in Atlanta on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Former president Jimmy Carter, who died at 100, is lying in repose at the center. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Joyce Norman holds a flag while walking to the Carter Center in Atlanta on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Former president Jimmy Carter, who died at 100, is lying in repose at the center. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Girls put flowers at a memorial at the Carter Center in Atlanta on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Former president Jimmy Carter, who died at 100, is lying in repose at the center. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

A person at JavaVino coffee shop has a leaflet after visiting the Carter Center in Atlanta on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Former president Jimmy Carter, who died at 100, is lying in repose at the center. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

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Credit: Miguel Martinez

A mourner wipes her tears as she gazes at the casket of former President Jimmy Carter, who lies in repose at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta on Monday, January 5, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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