Nearly 44 years after Jimmy Carter left the nation's capital in humbling defeat, the 39th president returned to Washington on Tuesday for state funeral rites that featured the kind of bipartisan praise and ceremonial pomp the Georgia Democrat rarely enjoyed at his political peak.

Harris remembered the late president's "humility, modesty and grace" in a speech at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday.

Black pearls are considered to be the symbol of wisdom and strength, while pearls, in general, are considered an adequate choice for funerals for not being as shiny and distracting as other jewelry. Pearls can also represent sympathy and sorrow for the bereaved family.

The first lady took her seat next to Harris with nary an acknowledgement or glance toward the vice president and second gentleman.

PRESIDENT-elect Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama were spotted sharing a joke at the funeral of Jimmy Carter in an awkward moment before proceedings. The 44th and 45th presidents were

Count CNN’s Jake Tapper among those who noticed a bit of frostiness between Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and their spouses at Jimmy Carter’s funeral on Thursday. The network star noted he did not see a “particularly warm” greeting between the quartet,

CNN's Jake Tapper said Thursday that the greeting between President Biden, Jill Biden and the second family did not appear to be very warm at Jimmy Carter's funeral.

Jill Biden Takes Her Seat Next To Kamala Harris At Jimmy Carter Funeral On Thursday, Vice President Kamala Harris and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden sat next to each other at late President Jimmy Carter's funeral service.