Three days after the Jan. 6 anniversary, with its indelible images of costumed rioters running amok in the Capitol, former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral service in the National Cathedral presented a historical picture of a different kind, one that spoke not of upended norms, but of preservation and strength.

Leaders of American government, including five living presidents, attended Jimmy Carter's formal state funeral in Washington on Thursday. But where was former first lady Michelle Obama?

Donald Trump shook hands with Mike Pence at Jimmy Carter's state funeral -- a notable exchange as the two men have not interacted publicly in years.

President Bush's playful interactions with the Obamas at otherwise solemn events have a history of going viral

The two men were seated next to each other at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., talking before Carter’s funeral officially started. Trump leaned in to say something to Obama, who listened before laughing and smiling as Trump continued to speak into Obama’s ear.

1:47 p.m. Carter’s casket and family departed Joint Base Andrews on Air Force One en route to Carter’s hometown of Plains, Georgia, for a private service and burial. 12:15 p.m. Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff shook hands with President-elect Donald Trump after the funeral.

The former first lady was notably absent from President Jimmy Carter's funeral service, as Barack Obama and Donald Trump were seated next to one another

Former first lady Michelle Obama did not attend President Jimmy Carter's funeral at the Washington National Cathedral — and social media took note.

Barack Obama and Donald Trump put their political differences aside for Jimmy Carter’s funeral—and netizens have thoughts. On Thursday (Jan. 9), funeral services for former President Carter were held at Washington National Cathedral in the nation’s capital.

One of the first calls Obama made after U.S. forces killed Osama bin Laden in 2011 was to George W. Bush to spread the word that the mission had been accomplished, said Kate Andersen Brower, author of “Team of Five: The Presidents Club in the Age of Trump.”

Welcome to the 50th post about Jimmy Carter's funeral, which apparently turned into the most hopping, strange funeral event ever! For those not caught up on all of the happenings ( the belly tap! ), all of the former living presidents were in attendance.