Margery Hop Wong last saw her older brother Sgt. Yuen Hop in 1943. He was a soldier missing in action, until researchers solved the mystery behind his death.
At a pomp-filled state funeral, mourners paid tribute to Mr. Carter and argued that he was a more successful leader than many remember. βItβs time to redeem his presidency,β a former aide said.
While cold weather and heightened security most likely dampened turnout, thousands of well-wishers still traipsed through the snow and ice to pay final tribute to the 39th president.
Jimmy Carter and Gerald R. Ford faced off in 1976 in a bitter campaign but later bonded as few presidents have β and made a pact to speak at each otherβs funerals.
Former President Jimmy Carter, who once banned the playing of βHail to the Chief,β will be honored with three days of elaborate ceremonies in the nationβs capital.
The gestures of remembrance have all been selected to reflect the 39th presidentβs rural roots and political career in Georgia and Washington, and his legacy of global advocacy.