When Joe Biden eulogized Jimmy Carter today in the majestic surroundings of Washington National Cathedral today, he said of his predecessor, “Many think he was from a bygone era, but he saw into the future.

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.

The state funeral will take place on Thursday at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. The service is set to begin at 11:00 a.m., with President Joe Biden expected to deliver the eulogy. Other dignitaries and family members will also participate in the ceremony to pay their respects.