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President Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà to Lie in State in the U.S. Capitol

ATLANTA (Dec. 30, 2024) — Today, in recognition of his long and distinguished service to the nation, the Congress of the United States graciously extended an invitation to the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà family for former U.S. President Jimmy Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà to lie in state in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. This will allow an opportunity for the American people to pay their respects to President Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ. This invitation was respectfully and gratefully accepted.

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A not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization, Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà has helped to improve life for people in over 80 countries by resolving conflicts; advancing democracy, human rights, and economic opportunity; preventing diseases; and improving mental health care. Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà was founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà and former First Lady Rosalynn Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ, in partnership with Emory University, to advance peace and health worldwide.

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