As Jimmy Carter's remains are scheduled to be transported to Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, here is what to know about this week's funeral schedule.

Washingtonians will have their first opportunity to pay respects to Carter on Tuesday afternoon, as a funeral procession will begin at the United States Naval Memorial on Pennsylvania Avenue and travel to the US Capitol. Carter will lie in state from Tuesday evening to Thursday morning with an honor guard in the Capitol Rotunda.

President Jimmy Carter's remains were brought to the Carter Center in Atlanta on Jan. 4. He will lie in repose until he is transported to Washington, D.C. for a funeral at Washington National Cathedral on Jan.

Carter’s life reflected a deep commitment to equality, justice, peace, and human rights. His vision of fair global relations remains vital today.

Funeral events across the country will honor Jimmy Carter's life and career in public service, from his boyhood farm in rural Georgia to Washington and back.

P resident Jimmy Carter was a prescient president. Our first great champion of human rights in the White House, President Carter under

Peterson Institute senior editorial adviser Steven Weisman joined 'MediaBuzz' to discuss the life and legacy of the 39th president.