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Lawrence, William L., (fl. 1973) to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09613.02.0168 Author/Creator: Lawrence, William L., (fl. 1973) Place Written: Los Angeles, California Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 October 1973 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; 22.4 x 14.2 cm. Order a Copy

One letter from William L. Lawrence to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 24, 1973. Lawrence supports the impeachment of President Nixon. He professes his disgust with the handling of the presidential office and questions, "Are we to remain a democracy or become a dictatorship?"

Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011
Nixon, Richard Milhous, 1913-1994
Lawrence, William L., fl. 1973

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