Exclusive: They were friends before either was a figure in national politics. Joe Biden tells USA TODAY about his last meeting with Jimmy Carter.

Joe Biden may have been the first U.S. senator to endorse Jimmy Carter's presidential bid. But that doesn't mean they always saw eye-to-eye.

Joe Biden and former presidents issued statements after learning that former President Jimmy Carter died at the age of 100.

Flags around the country continue to be displayed at half-staff on land and half-mast over water in remembrance of former President Jimmy Carter, who died in late December. Carter, who served in the White House from 1979-1981,

President Joe Biden honored former President Jimmy Carter as “an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian” after the nation's 39th commander-in-chief died on Sunday.

Gov. Jimmy Carter got from an elected official outside of Georgia came from a young Sen. Joe Biden. Why it matters: Biden and Carter, who died on Sunday at age 100, saw in each other a kindred spirit and political ally,

President Joe Biden eulogized former Jimmy Carter on Dec. 29, hours after the former U.S. president — and a friend of Biden for over 50 years — died at the age of 100, calling him an example of “simple decency” over the course of decades in public ...

President Joe Biden, President-Elect Donald Trump and more high-profile elected officials on Sunday paid tribute to former President Jimmy Carter, who died earlier in the day at age 100. Biden said the world lost an “extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian” and that he lost a dear friend.

Back in March 2023, President Joe Biden shared that former U.S. president Jimmy Carter has asked him to deliver his eulogy when he passes away.

Though a National Day of Mourning isn’t recognized as an official federal holiday, some organizations and businesses will be affected by the observance.