Jimmy Carter Authorizes $1.5 Billion Chrysler Bailout Loans, January 7, 1980
U.S. President Jimmy Carter authorizes legislation giving $1.5 billion in loans to bail out the Chrysler Corporation.
Date: January 7, 1980
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