President Joe Biden, former presidents and other dignitaries are gathering at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., to honor former President Jimmy Carter.

During Carter's eulogy, Biden, who will leave office in 11 days, hinted at politics in repeating several times that “character” was Carter's chief attribute.

All five living presidents will be present to honor the late former President Jimmy Carter during his funeral service at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. on Thursday morning.

President Joe Biden spoke of his friendship with Jimmy Carter that started in 1974 when Biden was the first sitting Democratic senator to endorse the late president.

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden attended the State Funeral Service for former President Jimmy Carter on Thursday in Washington, D.C. The president and First Lady of the United States were joined by several domestic and international dignitaries for the somber occasion.

The pair paid tribute to former President Carter at his state funeral on Thursday, performing John Lennon's "Imagine."

1:47 p.m. Carter’s casket and family departed Joint Base Andrews on Air Force One en route to Carter’s hometown of Plains, Georgia, for a private service and burial. 12:15 p.m. Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff shook hands with President-elect Donald Trump after the funeral.

As history shows, the concept of America as an expansive global empire can be an intoxicating political force.

The nation mourned and honored President Jimmy Carter during his funeral in Washington. The event also celebrated his humility and service. For the last time Carter left Washington, D.C., after his funeral service at the Washington National Cathedral.

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is being honored with the pageantry of a funeral in the nation's capital before a second service in his tiny Georgia hometown.

For former president Jimmy Carter’s funeral, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, were joined by their spouses while Barack Obama attended solo.