"On January 20th, the flags at the Capitol will fly at full-staff to celebrate our country coming together behind the inauguration of our 47th President, Donald Trump," Johnson said in a statement. "The flags will be lowered back to half-staff the following day to continue honoring President Jimmy Carter.”
Eight states have ordered flags raised for Inauguration Day, even though it is customary to keep them lowered for 30 days after a president's death
The late President Jimmy Carter in particular decided to do something no other president has done before and it has now become an ongoing tradition. The backstory: Usually, the newly-sworn-in president takes a ride in the presidential limousine for the Inaugural Parade.
Flags over the State Capitol and all state buildings will be flown at full-staff on Inauguration Day before returning to half-staff to continue to mourn Jimmy Carter's death.
Their walk paid tribute to the one Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter took on his inauguration day back in 1977. Per the White House, “Carter was the first President to exit the motorcade car to walk the parade. Since then, it has become a traditional part of the Inaugural Parade.”
Greensboro Marine Kerry Achury, 25, honored President Jimmy Carter at his funeral and will serve at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.
From Eleanor Roosevelt to Jill Biden, first ladies have often made statements through what they wore on Inauguration Day and to the inaugural balls.
Dave Chappelle shared a powerful message during his opening monologue on the latest episode of “Saturday Night Live.”
Over the course of a 15-minute opening monologue, comedian Dave Chappelle tackled everything from the Los Angeles wildfires to Donald Trump’s forthcoming inauguration, from Sean Combs indictment to a heartfelt tribute for the late Jimmy Carter.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Saturday ordered the U.S. and Virginia flags to be flown at full staff on Monday, Jan. 20 to recognize the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.