Stuart Eizenstat, former adviser to the late President Jimmy Carter, offered in his eulogy at the National Cathedral what he called a redemption of Carter’s time in office.

Despite criticisms of his presidency, Jimmy Carter led major government reform efforts that had a lasting impact on agencies, employees and the public.

At a pomp-filled state funeral, mourners paid tribute to Mr. Carter and argued that he was a more successful leader than many remember. “It’s time to redeem his presidency,” a former aide said.

Here, see all the photos of Jimmy Carter's state funeral: Carter's family, including daughter Amy Carter (4th L), watch as the Carter's casket leaves the Capitol for the state funeral service at the Washington National Cathedral. A view of Carter's remains leaving the Capitol. The Carter family looks on as a honor guard carries him.

"I've let my wife be the ultimate judge on what should be done," Carter said in 1995 of his funeral plans. Carter, who returned to his hometown of Plains, Georgia, after his term as president ended, was active in his local community, and taught Sunday School at Maranatha Baptist Church.

Stuart E. Eizenstat was chief White House domestic policy adviser to President Jimmy Carter from 1977 to 1981 and held several senior positions in the Clinton administration from 1993 to 2001, including U.S. ambassador to the European Union, undersecretary ...

One of the most enduring aspects of Jimmy Carter's presidency is his green ... Carter's chief White House domestic policy adviser, Stuart E. Eizenstat, told CBS News that by the time he got ...

Read expert analysis on the state funeral for the 39th president of the United States, including national funeral service details, attendees and key moments.

Thousands, including all living presidents, gathered at the Washington National Cathedral to honor President Jimmy Carter, culminating a series of memorial events.

The president-elect sat in the row directly ahead of Mike Pence, who was once the target of a violent mob bent on keeping Trump in power.

The nation celebrated Jimmy Carter, the religious man who truly practiced what he preached, with final ceremonies Thursday. The services in Washington on Thursday were reflections and solemn tributes,