Jimmy Carter and Gerald R. Ford faced off in 1976 in a bitter campaign but later bonded as few presidents have — and made a pact to speak at each other’s funerals.

As a member of the elite, informal club of U.S. presidents past and present, Jimmy Carter was uniquely positioned to do important work for his successors, whether Democrat or Republican.

Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter ran a heated campaign against incumbent President Gerald Ford. But in a development that seems increasingly foreign to today's partisan environment, the two political foes became friends after Carter himself left the White House.

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As Gerald Ford’s chief White House photographer, David Hume Kennerly was able to get exclusive access to many scenes from Jimmy Carter’s presidential transition.

Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford developed a strong friendship post-presidency, despite being political rivals. Their bond was marked by joint ventures and personal connections, providing mutual support beyond political divides.

The day of mourning will be held on the same day as Mr. Carter’s funeral at Washington National Cathedral. President Biden will deliver a eulogy at the funeral, and a eulogy written by Gerald R. Ford, who died in 2006, will be read by his son Steven Ford.

Says Brinkley: "What Ronald Reagan did to Gerald Ford in '76: he questioned whether this man was capable of being president, whether he had what it took. So Jimmy Carter had a very wounded Gerald ...

Jimmy Carter and the man he beat for president, Gerald Ford, got so tight after office that their friendship became a kind of buddy movie, complete with road trips that were never long enough because they had so much to gab about.

A special service was held in the Capitol rotunda, with eulogies by Vice President Kamala Harris, Senate Republican leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson.

Here's what to know about whether banks, post offices and shipping services will be open on the national day of mourning on Thursday, Jan. 9.