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Benke, Richard, fl. 1974 to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09613.02.0781 Author/Creator: Benke, Richard, fl. 1974 Place Written: Altadena, California Type: Telegram Date: 25 July 1974 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 27.9 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

One telegram from Richard Benke to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated July 25, 1974. Benke supports the impeachment of President Nixon. He writes, "We are watching you and the evidence. We hope you will vote for impeachment or we won't be able to vote for you."

Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011
Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
Benke, Richard, fl. 1974
Benke, Richard, Mrs., fl. 1974

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