Jason Carter, the former president’s grandson who now chairs The Carter Center governing board, memorialized his grandfather with blend of personal touches and humor, recognition of Jimmy Carter's intensity and ambition,

Among the speakers at Jimmy Carter's National Funeral was his grandson Jason Carter. Here were the highlights of his amusing and touching speech.

Follow live updates and the latest news as the nation honors Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States.

Only three family members spoke during the funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington, but many more attended the services and are expected in Plains. Ga.

Jason Carter said that his grandfather Jimmy Carter’s “life is a love story” during a eulogy at the late president's state funeral

Lastly James Carter -- named for his grandfather, James Earl Carter, Jr. -- gave a reading of Matthew 5:1-16. James Carter did not add remarks to his reading, but poignantly touched his grandfather's casket as he walked back to his seat after finishing the reading.

A state funeral for the 39th president on Thursday will bring together all five living presidents and feature a eulogy from President Biden.

Jimmy Carter, a U.S. president who served only one term but was widely admired for his humanitarian work after leaving the White House, was remembered during his state funeral on Thursday as a man who put honesty and kindness above partisan politics.

Jason Carter, grandson of Jimmy Carter delivers eulogy at his grandfather's funeral. Says his grandparents were just regular folks.

Friends, family and a long-deceased former rival honored Jimmy Carter at the late president’s state funeral at Washington National Cathedral.