A letter to President and Mrs. Carter from Barbara Walters – It seems so long ago, and on the other hand, it seems like just yesterday that I had the pleasure and privilege of interviewing you as President and First Lady-Elect., 11/12/1980

Walters, Barbara Folder Citation: Collection: Carter White House Central Files: Series: Name Files; Folder: Walters, Barbara: Container 3504 RP I have given copy to Rey for his interview request file. Rex ABC News 7 West 56/Siteet Novation New York 10023 Telephone 2121117777 Burban Wathers OBE November 12, 1980 The Honorable Jimmy Carter President of the United States and Mrs. Carter The White House Washington, D.C. Dear President and Mrs. Carter: It seems so long ago, and on the other hand, it seems like just yesterday that I had the pleasure and privilege of interviewing you as President and First Lady-Elect. Now I am hoping that you will once more do me the honor of interviewing you both again during these very important last days in office. My thought is that we do something similiar to our original conversation that is, a relaxed look at your four years in the White House, talking of the happiest times there and the most difficult. Perhaps, Mrs. Carter you might want to show us one or two of the rooms in your private section SO that the public might see how it reflects you both. We might show the books you read, and the articles you keep close to you. If you would rather not, however, that's fine with us too. The interview could be aired in December or January. I would be very happy to talk with Jody to make whatever arrangements you would like, That interview of ours four years ago first showed people what Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter were really like. It showed your warmth, sensitivity and commitment. This interview, at this time, I'm sure would do the same. Most sincerely, alone BW/sc C.C. Mr. Jody Powell