Americans began on Saturday the farewell ceremonies for former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100, in a national and official funeral that will last for six days. The ceremonies started in his hometown of Plains and will conclude with his burial next Thursday.

U.S. President Joe Biden announced that flags will be flown at half-staff for a month in mourning for Carter, who passed away on December 29. Next Thursday, a state funeral will be held, and the country will observe a National Day of Mourning.