Carter aids Haiti mission signals new global role
Jimmy Carter, back from a Haiti mission and prior trips to five African nations and Russia, meets diplomats, counsels Haiti leaders, and accepts a civil rights award in Memphis while promoting the Carter Center. He remains active as a former president despite criticism, noting his work is driven by trust and a desire to help where others do not tread.
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Carter's 1994 Summer Pronged Global Mediation Tour
A month by month review shows former President Carter and Rosalynn in June sparking diplomacy with North Korea including talks with Kim Il Sung, plus a Nicaragua democracy conference. July saw Habitat for Humanity work at the Cheyenne River Reservation, two weeks in Japan, and Mount Fuji leisure. August moved to Albany flood relief, then a 12 day Africa trip visiting Carter Center projects in Liberia Ghana Chad Mauritania and Ethiopia. September included Russia meetings to promote radio and TV freedom and a Haiti mission that prevented invasion after returning to Atlanta.
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Clinton Faces Three Week Haiti Roller Coaster
Washington reports a shaky start as 11 000 U S troops occupy Port au Prince with limited violence. The White House negotiates a power transition with Lt Gen Raoul Cedras amid Aristide’s hesitation. Congress and allies debate the deal as U S troops maintain order and seek a June 15 or October 15 deadline.
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