A national day of mourning is a day to honor and pay respects to a revered public figure who has died. Here's what else to know.

Americans turn to their leaders for solace in times of mourning. Donald Trump has used national tragedies to make political points or demean critics.

Bush, Laura Bush, former President Barack Obama ... President Joe Biden declared today a national day of mourning for Carter, the 39th President of the United States, who died at the age of ...

Here's what to know about whether U.S. stock markets will be open on the national day of mourning on Thursday, Jan. 9.

The most recent president to be honored with a national day of mourning was George H.W. Bush after his death in December 2018. The tradition began in 1865 with a one-day government shutdown six ...

The most recent national day of mourning for a president came in December 2018, after the death of George H.W. Bush. The history is long. The government shut down on June 1, 1865, for a day of “ ...

James Earl Carter served as the 39th president from 1977 to 1981. Born in Plains, Ga., in 1924, he was known for his humble beginnings as a peanut farmer before committing his one-term presidency ...

To honor Carter, a Nobel Peace Prize recipient who visited Providence in 1986, all federal offices will be closed on Jan. 9 ...

The most recent national day of mourning for a president was in December 2018 following the death of George H.W. Bush. RELATED: Memorable quotes by former President Jimmy Carter ...

But make sure to check local store hours before heading out.The last national day of mourning was in December 2018 in honor of the late former President George H.W. Bush, who died at 94.Here’s ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Following the news of former president Jimmy Carter's passing, President Biden declared January 9 as ...