Black pearls are considered to be the symbol of wisdom and strength, while pearls, in general, are considered an adequate choice for funerals for not being as shiny and distracting as other jewelry. Pearls can also represent sympathy and sorrow for the bereaved family.

Harris remembered the late president's "humility, modesty and grace" in a speech at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday.

The first lady took her seat next to Harris with nary an acknowledgement or glance toward the vice president and second gentleman.

Nearly 44 years after Jimmy Carter left the nation's capital in humbling defeat, the 39th president returned to Washington on Tuesday for state funeral rites that featured the kind of bipartisan praise and ceremonial pomp the Georgia Democrat rarely enjoyed at his political peak.

Members of Congress, the Supreme Court and other dignitaries will gather at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday for a lying-in-state ceremony for former President Jimmy Carter.

Jimmy Carter's state funeral was held at the National Cathedral on Thursday and the 39th president's final journey to Georgia has begun. President Biden gave a eulogy at the service, highlighting Carter's character and faith.

President Carter previously told his son that he hoped he would live long enough to vote for Harris in the 2024 presidential election

Dignitaries, including Supreme Court justices and members of Congress, take part in lying-in-state ceremony at Capitol Rotunda

President Joe Biden spoke of his friendship with Jimmy Carter that started in 1974 when Biden was the first sitting Democratic senator to endorse the late president.

Kamala Harris ignored Donald Trump at Jimmy Carter’s state funeral on Thursday, as five presidents gathered to mourn their predecessor.

Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a eulogy for former President Jimmy Carter during a service at the US Capitol. Carter is lying in state in the Capitol Rotunda as lawmakers and the public pay their respects.