The nation’s five living presidents came together on Thursday to honor former President Jimmy Carter in a pomp-filled funeral service at the Washington National Cathedral, creating a moment of solemn respite from the capital city’s political tensions and whirl of activity in preparation for a new administration.

The nation pays its final respects to the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, as his remains were escorted through Washington D.C. on Tuesday. A poignant procession from the U.S. Naval Memorial to Capitol Hill marked the beginning of the tributes to a leader remembered for his integrity and commitment to bettering people's lives.