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President Joe Biden has pronounced Thursday, Jan. 9, to be a national day of mourning for Jimmy Carter, a day that coincides with the 39th president's state funeral.
In addition to ordering that flags be flown at half-staff for 30 days, Mr. Biden on Monday issued an executive order that has federal offices closing for the day in honor of Carter, who died on Dec.29 at the age of 100, the longest-living U.S. president.
Not all federal workers get the day off, however, as some are essential. But post offices will be closed, and most mail won't be...
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