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

Former President Jimmy Carter lay in state for a second day Wednesday in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, where members of the public will be able to pay their respects to the 39th U.S. President. As photos show below,

Jimmy Carter’s final journey to the nation’s capital Tuesday was a solemn affair, a vivid if rare reminder that the presidents, Supreme Court justices and members of Congress can come together for the greater good.

President Joe Biden was in his first term as senator for Delaware in 1977 at the time Carter was in office. Biden will be at Carter’s funeral Thursday morning to give a eulogy to the late 39th president.

President Biden delivered a eulogy for former president Jimmy Carter at his funeral on Jan. 9. Related. Biden delivers eulogy at Jimmy Carter’s funeral; Who’s at Jimmy Carters

President Joe Biden arrives for Jimmy Carter's funeral. Carter was the 39th president. He died at age 100. President Biden stood next to Gov. Gavin Newsom and pledged full federal support as fires burned through Los Angeles County.