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.

It’s been a week and a half since former President Jimmy Carter died and his official state funeral will take place on Thursday. The services will be covered by multiple television networks.