They were the parents of six children: Kim, Jana, William "Buddy", Marle, Mandy, and Earl, who was 12 years old when his father died. in discussion.

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Lloyd Cutler outlined. It also ends an 18-month investigation by the Justice Department, which agreed not to charge him with violating the foreign-agents law if he would stop representing Libya until filing the required registration documents.

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He eventually registered as a foreign agent of the Libyan government and received a $220,000 loan. 1939), also of Plains. Staff correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor, Fewer jobs at City Hall - one way Flynn can begin to arrest the deficit, How Plains, Ga., is supporting Jimmy Carter, 'Redeemer: The Life of Jimmy Carter' makes religion central to Carter's 1980 defeat, Obama faces major challenges in dealing with Libya attack, One month free trial to the Monitor Daily. ft. 46.5 records of committees relating to defense 1816-1988 subscription. Note to sponsor members: The Vanderbilt Television News Archive video player requires a modern operating system and browser to work properly.

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"[8], Carter was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the fall of 1987 and received unsuccessful treatments for the disease. In 1972, Billy Carter purchased a gas and service station in Plains. Above is the abstract of the item that you're interested in viewing from the Vanderbilt Television News Archive's collection. Above is the abstract of the item that you're interested in viewing from the Vanderbilt Television News Archive's collection.

In the documents, he reported having been paid $220,000. He attended Emory University in Atlanta but did not complete a degree.

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In late 1978 and early 1979, Billy Carter visited Libya three times with a contingent from Georgia. He served four years in the United States Marine Corps, then returned to Plains to work with his brother in the family business of growing peanuts. They were the parents of six children: Kim, Jana, William “Buddy” Carter IV, Marle, Mandy, and Earl, who was 12 years old when his father died. Billy Carter Admits to Being a Registered Agent of the Libyan Government. REPORTER: Catherine Mackin. Material supplied by VTNA may be used for educational analysis or research only. Phone 615-322-2927, The Vanderbilt Television News Archive is currently closed to in-person research, but is still fulfilling loan requests. White House involvement has been clarified somewhat by the disclosure that Mr. Brzezinski used the President's brother as an intermediary last November to solicit Libyan help in freeing the American hostages in Iran. 110 Twenty-first Avenue South, Suite 704 Nashville, TN 37203, USA. A Senate sub-committee was called To Investigate Activities of Individuals Representing Interests of Foreign Governments (Billy …

REPORTER: Sam Donaldson, (DC) Allegation that Billy Carter's efforts on behalf of Charter were under influence of Robert Vesco discussed; details given, films, photos shown. View other clips in this broadcast →. NBC Evening News for Monday, Jul 14, 1980 [7] A Senate sub-committee was called To Investigate Activities of Individuals Representing Interests of Foreign Governments (Billy Carter—Libya Investigation). Neither Brzezinski nor President said aware of money recd. continue to use the site without a For the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus disease), visit. [6]) This led to a Senate hearing on alleged influence peddling which the press named Billygate. Some two years after the height of the furor over the financial affairs of former federal budget director T. Bertram Lance, another Georgian close to the President has enmeshed himself -- and Mr. Carter -- in controversy. Note to sponsor members: The Vanderbilt Television News Archive video player requires a modern operating system and browser to work properly.

[Senator Robert DOLE - comments; mentions Watergate.]

American peanut farmer and businessman Billy Carter was born to Lillian Gordy and James Earl Carter Sr. in Plains, Georgia on the 29 March 1937.

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Billy Carter would have earned had he been able to provide Charter Oil Company with extra Libyan oil noted; letter to Billy from Charter executive quoted on screen; call by Senator and House Republicans for investigation noted. Relationship with Libya. Any editing, reproduction, publication, rebroadcast, public showing or public display may be prohibited by copyright laws. Material supplied by VTNA may be used for educational analysis or research only. Background to Billy Carter's association with Libya, include its President Muammar Kadhafi, leading to his registration with Justice Department as foreign agent examined; films, photos shown.

Carter promoted Billy Beer and was a candidate for mayor of Plains, Georgia. Welcome! You don’t have a Christian Science Monitor They were the parents of six children: Kim, Jana, William "Buddy" Carter IV, Marle, Mandy, and Earl, who was 12 years old when his father died. (record group 46) 1789-1990 23,058 cu. (Edwin P. Wilson claimed he had seen a telegram showing that Libya paid Billy Carter $2 million. )
[3], In the 1970s Billy Carter was the official spokesperson for Peanut Lolita liqueur while his brother, Jimmy Carter held presidential office.

On August 4, 1980, President Jimmy Carter wrote: “I am deeply concerned that Billy has received funds from Libya and that he may be under obligation to Libya. Carter was born in Plains, Georgia, to James Earl Carter Sr. and Lillian Gordy Carter. (Studio) President brother, Bill Carter, said forced by government to register as agent of Libya in civil suit brought by Justice Department accusing Billy of acting as Libyan … If you have questions about your account, please [Representatives Robert DORNAN, Bud SHUSTER - comment.] These facts will govern my relationship with Billy as long as I am president. View other clips in this broadcast →. In late 1978 and early 1979, Billy Carter visited Libya three times with a contingent from Georgia.

He died in Plains the following year at the age of 51. William Alton Carter (March 29, 1937– September 25, 1988) was an American farmer, businessman, brewer, and politician, and the younger brother of U.S. President Jimmy Carter. (Studio) Speculation about Billy Carter's relationship with Libya and possible role of President Carter's aides said intensifying. Upcoming item announced