President Joe Biden has declared Thursday, January 9 as a National Day of Mourning in honor of former President James E. “Jimmy” Carter.
The declaration means no mail will be delivered and all post offices and most federal agencies will be closed Thursday. For federal employees, Thursday will be a paid day off.
Carter, the longest living former president, died December 29 at age 100.
Local federal offices that will be closed Thursday include the Social Security Administration and the Department of Agriculture Service Center. The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will also be closed Thursday.
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