Jason Carter, the grandson of the late President Jimmy Carter, delivered a powerful eulogy at his grandfather's funeral, leading many to urge him to 'run for something'

Jason Carter was funny and sincere when giving the eulogy at his grandfather's funeral on Thursday. Check out the speech and some of his best quotes.

Lastly James Carter -- named for his grandfather, James Earl Carter, Jr. -- gave a reading of Matthew 5:1-16. James Carter did not add remarks to his reading, but poignantly touched his grandfather's casket as he walked back to his seat after finishing the reading.

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Jason Carter has been one of the family members of the 39th US president who has been most in the spotlight since Jimmy Carter started hospice care at his home in Plains, Georgia in February 2023.

Family, friends and former political colleagues of U.S. President Jimmy Carter, including current President Joe Biden, spoke on Thursday at his state funeral in Washington.

"Love is what taught him and told him to preach the power of human rights, not just for some people, but for all people,” Jason Carter said.

"To me, this life was a love story from the moment that he woke up until he laid his head," Jason Carter said, before imagining his late grandfather in some of his favorite places. "He'll be in the kitchen making pancakes,

There were multiple speakers at the National Funeral for former President Jimmy Carter on Thursday. Among them was one of his grandsons, Jason Carter, who is also a former Georgia state senator ...

At Jimmy Carter's state funeral in Washington, D.C. today, his grandson Jason Carter was among the speakers to deliver a eulogy for the late president. "I understand the impact on the world that a ...

Transcript: Jason Carter Remembers His Grandfather Jimmy Carter's Life, Achievements and Frugality WASHINGTON (AP) — Jason Carter, the former president’s grandson who now chairs The Carter ...

Jason Carter, the former president’s grandson who now chairs The Carter Center governing board, memorialized his grandfather with a blend of personal touches and humor, recognition of Jimmy ...