The state funeral of former President Jimmy Carter was held at Washington National Cathedral Thursday on what President Biden proclaimed a national day of mourning.

The National Cathedral, which towers over Washington from the city’s highest point, has long served as America's unofficial sanctuary for moments that matter. The service will take place in the same space where Dwight D.

Jimmy Carter's state funeral was held at the National Cathedral on Thursday and the 39th president's final journey to Georgia has begun. President Biden gave a eulogy at the service, highlighting Carter's character and faith.