Hillary Clinton Wears Patriotic Bald Eagle Brooch and Somber Look for Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral Service
U.S. Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton were among the guests at the State Funeral Service for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on Thursday. The event was held at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
Hillary followed the tradition of wearing somber outfits for funerals in a black suit. The former Secretary of State added a patriotic touch to her look, wearing a bald eagle brooch with the U.S. flag attached to her blazer. The bald eagle has been a significant symbol of the United States since 1782, when it was chosen as the national emblem.
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Hillary Clinton also wore a pearl necklace and earrings to the ceremony. Pearls are often worn during funerals to represent sympathy and sorrow for the bereaved family.
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and his wife shared an official statement about Jimmy Carter’s death on Dec. 29.
“Hillary and I met President Carter in 1975 and were proud, early supporters of his Presidential campaign. I will always be proud to have presented the Medal of Freedom to him and Rosalynn in 1999, and to have worked with him in the years after he left the White House,” he said.
President Joe Biden issued a proclamation declaring January 9 a national day of mourning and ordering flags to half-staff for 30 days.
Carter’s casket departed the U.S. Capitol and proceeded to Washington National Cathedral, where a state funeral service began at 10 a.m. ET. The service featured several notable speakers, including Steve Ford delivering remarks written by his late father President Gerald Ford, Ted Mondale reading words from his late father Vice President Walter Mondale, former Carter adviser Stu Eizenstat, Carter’s son Jason.
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter (1924-2024) served as the 39th president from 1977 to 1981. A Nobel Peace Prize laureate, he championed human rights and conflict resolution through the Carter Center after his presidency, continuing humanitarian work until his death on Dec. 29 at 100 years old.
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