Former President Jimmy Carter's body lays in state at the U.S. Capitol prior to his state funeral Thursday. The funeral will take place at the Washington National Cathedral.

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Carter's remains will be taken to the Washington National Cathedral after lying in state at the Capitol this week. Following the service, his remains will be taken to Carter's hometown of Plains, Georgia for a private funeral service and interment Thursday night.