Former President Jimmy Carter was eulogized by Steve Ford, the son of late President Gerald Ford, who shared a close friendship with Carter despite their political rivalry.

Jimmy Carter and Gerald R. Ford faced off in 1976 in a bitter campaign but later bonded as few presidents have — and made a pact to speak at each other’s funerals.

Former presidents, dignitaries, celebrities, and other notable figures gathered to honor the former president.

Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. President, is being honored with the pageantry of a state funeral in the nation’s capital. He will later be honored a second service and burial in his tiny Georgia hometown that launched a Depression-era farm boy to the world stage.

Steve Ford, the son of former US President Gerald Ford delivers a eulogy for Jimmy Carter. Ford, who was a lifelong friend and political opponent of Jimmy Carter passed away in 2006.

As a member of the elite, informal club of U.S. presidents past and present, Jimmy Carter was uniquely positioned to do important work for his successors, whether Democrat or Republican.

President Biden, one of the five living presidents attending the State Funeral, remembered Mr. Carter for his “character, character, character.” Mr. Carter’s grandson, Jason, said his grandfather “led this nation with love and respect.

Biden also shared a memory from his and first lady Jill Biden’s final visit with Carter, describing the former president as "at peace with a life fully lived, a good life, a purpose and meaning of character driven by the power of faith, hope and love."

Steve Ford shared moving tributes, recounting personal stories and memories that honored Jimmy Carter’s legacy of leadership and humility.

Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. President, is being honored with the pageantry of a state funeral in the nation’s capital. He will later be honored a second service and burial in his tiny Georgia hometown that launched a Depression-era farm boy to the world stage.