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Blake, Helen, fl. 1973-1974 to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09613.02.0329 Author/Creator: Blake, Helen, fl. 1973-1974 Place Written: Chula Vista, California Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1973-1974 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 28 cm, Width: 21.6 cm Order a Copy

One letter from Helen Blake and Ernest Blake to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated 1973-1974. The Blakes support the impeachment of President Nixon. They note that they are white, middle aged, and retired. They want Moorhead to pursue impeachment of Nixon and write, "The sad truth is he cannot perceive that he has done anything wrong. All the more reason for impeachment. He appears sick."

Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011
Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
Blake, Helen, fl. 1973-1974
Blake, Ernest, fl. 1973-1974

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