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5 November 1973

Kirby, Jim, fl. 1973

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Jim Kirby to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 5, 1973. Kirby supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "Dictatorship is only a step away for leaders who are allowed to put themselves above the law. Nixon must be impeached now to save democracy."

GLC09613.02.1661

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