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Jimmy Carter, John Lennon and Garth Brooks

How John Lennon and Yoko Ono's 'Imagine' Became the Refrain of Jimmy Carter's Funeral

Society / The late president celebrated the impact and influence of the song, which decries war, nationalism, and excesses of capitalism. John Nichols No American president, or post-president, thought more profoundly than did Jimmy Carter about the causes of war—and about the prospects for peace.

USA Today · 1d

Watch: Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood perform John Lennon song at Jimmy Carter's funeral

Nashville country music couple Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood performed at former President Jimmy Carter's funeral in Washington, D.C.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Garth Brooks Among Those Honoring Jimmy Carter With Trisha Yearwood

The pair paid tribute to former President Carter at his state funeral on Thursday, performing John Lennon's "Imagine."

Washington remembers Jimmy Carter

Las Vegas Review-Journal on MSN · 1h

What Jimmy Carter’s favorite pianist played as a find sendoff

The John Lennon classic was Jimmy Carter’s favorite song. David Osborne learned it some 35 years ago specifically to play it for the president.

The Washington Post on MSN · 20h

A final farewell for Jimmy Carter

As the 39th president is eulogized at Washington National Cathedral, Biden tells mourners his long-ago predecessor “taught me ... the strength of character.”

Politico · 1d

Playbook PM: Washington remembers Jimmy Carter

SAYING GOODBYE — “Character, character, character,” President JOE BIDEN said today in summing up former President JIMMY CARTER’s legacy on the national and international stage. That was the theme of the day at the state funeral for America’s 39th president,

America pays respect: Jimmy Carter buried next to Rosalynn at their home in Plains

The final day of Jimmy Carter's state funeral is Thursday as his life is celebrated in Washington. Follow for updates from ...

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Watching Jimmy Carter’s state funeral at the Episcopal Church’s National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., felt like viewing a ...

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Trump, Obama, Clinton, Bush Attend Jimmy Carter's Funeral

Jimmy Carter's flag-draped casket was escorted into Washington's National Cathedral. All the living former presidents and first ladies were there, except for Michelle Obama. Politics were put aside ...

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Read this message about political differences delivered from beyond the presidential grave

Ford said he and Carter agreed the US should more directly take on “the Palestinian issue” in order to work toward lasting peace in the Middle East. That ruffled feathers in Washington, according to ...

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Who’s at Jimmy Carter’s funeral? A guide to the notable guests.

Former presidents, dignitaries, celebrities and other notable figures gathered to honor Carter. Biden and first lady Jill ...

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