Day of national mourning in the US for the state funeral of former President Carter: stock exchanges closed, flags at half-mast

In America, Thursday is a day of national mourning for the most important moment of the state funeral for the late former president Jimmy Carter. It will be in Washington this afternoon, with all living (former) presidents present. The funeral ceremonies last six days: later in the week, the body of 100-year-old Carter will go to his native state of Georgia.

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