All five living presidents, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, attended former POTUS Jimmy Carter’s funeral Thursday morning.
The past, present and future commanders in chief were photographed mingling among other world leaders at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, before the service began.
Carter’s flag-draped casket was carried from the US Capitol to the National Cathedral. AP
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Obama and Trump were seen amicably chatting as Melania Trump read the service’s program. AP
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The Trumps held hands as they arrived. Getty Images
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Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff sat in the front row, while Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Bush, Laura Bush, Obama and the Trumps sat in the second row. AFP via Getty Images
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Former Vice President Dan Quayle and his wife, Marilyn Quayle, were seated beside former veeps Al Gore and Mike Pence. via REUTERS
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George turned back to chat with Dan. AP
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Karen Pence thoroughly read the program while waiting for the funeral to start. POOL/AFP via Getty Images
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other leaders were also in attendance. Getty Images
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Obama’s wife, Michelle Obama, was not in the crowd. AP