Biden Reveals Jimmy Carter’s Request for Him to Deliver Eulogy

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Former President Jimmy Carter has reportedly asked President Joe Biden to deliver his eulogy, which Biden accidentally revealed during a private reception for the Democratic National Committee in California. Carter, who is currently receiving hospice care at his home in Plains, Georgia, is the oldest living and longest-lived U.S. president at 98 years old. Biden and Carter have a relationship that dates back decades, and the two saw each other in May 2021. Carter previously delivered the eulogy for former President Gerald Ford in 2007.

Biden’s disclosure of Carter’s request for him to deliver the eulogy sparked discussion on social media, with many expressing their admiration for both former presidents. Some users noted the significance of Biden’s relationship with Carter, given that he was the first president Biden ever met while serving as a senator.

As a longtime public servant, Biden has delivered several eulogies throughout his career, including for his son Beau Biden in 2015 and Senator John McCain in 2018. He also spoke at the funeral of Senator Ted Kennedy in 2009, delivering a poignant tribute to his longtime friend and colleague. If Biden does deliver Carter’s eulogy, it is sure to be a heartfelt and fitting tribute to one of America’s most respected and admired leaders.

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