A national funeral service was held for former President Jimmy Carter at Washington National Cathedral this morning, marking the conclusion of his state funeral. Remembrance ceremonies included his lying in repose in his home state, Georgia, and later lying in state at the U.S. Capitol.

But his state funeral, per tradition, was "replete with the exalted trappings of a presidential send-off." The image of the five living presidents, all wearing black suits and blue ties, offered a "rare image of presidential unity" that spoke of "preservation and strength" in a time of upheaval and polarization,

Former first lady Michelle Obama didn't attend the state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter. Except for Michelle Obama, all of the living former presidents and their spouses were at the funeral Thursday.

The U.S. will honor President Jimmy Carter, the nation's 39th commander-in-chief, with a state funeral beginning Thursday at 10am at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. The big picture: Carter,

The nation mourned and honored President Jimmy Carter during his funeral in Washington. The event also celebrated his humility and service. For the last time Carter left Washington, D.C., after his funeral service at the Washington National Cathedral.

By Bo Erickson, Jeff Mason and Katharine Jackson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Hundreds of mourners including all five living current and former U.S. presidents packed into Washington's National Cathedral on Thursday to mourn,