President Joe Biden has declared Thursday, Jan. 9 a national day of mourning following the death of former President Jimmy Carter.
Biden said that flags will be at displayed at half-staff at the White House and on all public buildings and grounds for a period of 30 days from the day of his death. He called on the American people to assemble on Jan. 9 “in their respective places of worship” to pay homage to Carter.
The National Day of Mourning will effect mail and federal offices.
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