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Lappen, David, (fl.1973) to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09613.02.0077 Author/Creator: Lappen, David, (fl.1973) Place Written: Los Angeles, California Type: Typed letter signed Date: 1973-1974 Pagination: 1 p. ; 27.6 x 21.4 cm. Order a Copy

One letter from David Lappen to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated 1973-1974. Lappen supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "If we don't speak up against Nixon are we any better than the Germans who refused to stand up against Hitler?"

Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011
Nixon, Richard Milhous, 1913-1994
Lappen, David, fl. 1973

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