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PHOTOS: A frail-looking Jimmy Carter attends Rosalynn Carter's tribute service

Elias Chavez   

PHOTOS: A frail-looking Jimmy Carter attends Rosalynn Carter's tribute service
Pastor Tony Lowden speaks during a tribute service for former First Lady Rosalynn Carter at Glenn Memorial Church at Emory University.Brynn Anderson via AP photos
  • A memorial service for Rosalynn Carter was held in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 28.
  • In attendance were all living U.S. first ladies and the 99 year-old Jimmy Carter.

Ninety-nine-year-old former President Jimmy Carter, ten months into home hospice care, attended the memorial service for his wife, Rosalynn, on Tuesday. He hadn't been publicly seen since his September appearance at a Georgia festival. The two were married for 77 years.

The former first lady died on November 19 at home in Plains, Georgia, at age 96.

Tuesday's tribute service is part of a three-day series of events in remembrance of the former first lady.

All living U.S. first ladies attended, as did the second gentleman, Doug Emhoff, and prominent elected officials from Georgia.

President Joe Biden attended the memorial for Rosalynn Carter.

President Joe Biden attended the memorial for Rosalynn Carter.
Jimmy Carter arrives to attend a tribute service for his wife and former first lady Rosalynn Carter.      Andrew Harnik via AP photos

According to the Associated Press, Carter spent the night prior at the Carter Center.

"He never wants to be very far from her," CEO of the Carter Center, Paige Alexander, said.

Amy Carter, Rosalynn, and Jimmy Carter's daughter, also spoke at her mother's memorial service.

Amy Carter, Rosalynn, and Jimmy Carter
James "Chip" Carter kisses his father, former President Jimmy Carter, after speaking during a tribute service for his mother, former first lady Rosalynn Carter.      Andrew Harnik via AP photos

As Amy Carter held his hand during the service, Former President Carter was surrounded by his three sons, Jeff, Chip, and Jack.

James "Chip" Carter spoke at the service for his mother.

James "Chip" Carter spoke at the service for his mother.
James "Chip" Carter speaks during a tribute service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter.      Andrew Harnik/AP Photos

Amy Carter, Rosalynn, and Jimmy Carter's daughter, also spoke at her mother's memorial service.

Amy Carter, Rosalynn, and Jimmy Carter
Amy Carter speaks during a tribute service for her mother and former first lady Rosalynn Carter, at Glenn Memorial Church.      Andrew Harnik/AP Photos

Rosalynn's children and her dozens of grandchildren and great-grandchildren were in the front row of the memorial service.

Longtime friend President Joe Biden attended the memorial.

Longtime friend President Joe Biden attended the memorial.
U.S. President Joe Biden arrives at a tribute service for former U.S. first lady Rosalynn Carter.      POOL via REUTERS

President Biden was a first-term Senator when he endorsed Jimmy Carter's presidential run in 1976.

First Lady Jill Biden accompanied President Biden.

First Lady Jill Biden accompanied President Biden.
U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden attend a tribute service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter.      EVELYN HOCKSTEIN via REUTERS

Vice President Kamala Harris joined the President and First Lady at the memorial service.

Vice President Kamala Harris joined the President and First Lady at the memorial service.
Vice President Kamala Harris arrives for a tribute service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter.      Brynn Anderson via AP Photos.

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff accompanied Vice President Harris as well.

In addition to Jill Biden, all former first ladies were in attendance.

In addition to Jill Biden, all former first ladies were in attendance.
Former U.S. first ladies Michelle Obama, Melania Trump and Laura Bush attend a tribute service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter.      EVELYN HOCKSTEIN via Reuters.

Former Presidents Donald Trump, Barack Obama, and George W. Bush were all invited but did not attend.

Former President Bill Clinton and former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton were in attendance.

Former President Bill Clinton and former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton were in attendance.
President Joe Biden, left, First Lady Jill Biden, former President Bill Clinton, and former First Lady Hillary Clinton, right, arrive to attend a tribute service for former First Lady Rosalynn Carter.      Andrew Harnik via AP Photos

Georgia Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff attended.

Georgia Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff attended.
Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga, left, and Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., right, both attend Rosalynn Carters memorial service.      Brynn Anderson via AP Photos.

The Mayor of Atlanta came to pay his respects to the global humanitarian as well.

The Mayor of Atlanta came to pay his respects to the global humanitarian as well.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens arrives for a tribute service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter.      Brynn Anderson via AP Photos

In total more than 1,000 people attended the memorial service for Rosalynn Carter.

In total more than 1,000 people attended the memorial service for Rosalynn Carter.
The casket of former first lady Rosalynn Carter arrives inside Glenn Memorial Church.      Andrew Harnik via AP Photos

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