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William Hodding Carter III (1935–)
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Non-career appointee
State of Residence: Mississippi
State of Residence: Mississippi
- Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs
Appointed: March 23, 1977
Entry on Duty: March 25, 1977
Termination of Appointment: June 30, 1980- Served concurrently as Department of State Spokesman.