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Preparations ahead of the state funeral for James Earl Carter, Jr. 39th President of the United States.

Carter and his family arrive at the U.S. Navy memorial for a transfer ceremony and funeral procession up to the U.S. Capitol amid tight security system under severe cold weather and snowfall aftermath of the day before .

The casket transfer ceremony includes the transfer of Carter's remains from the hearse to a horse drawn caisson, a formation of midshipmen from the U.S. Naval academy, and musical support from the U.S. Navy band