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McConkey, James H., fl. 1974 to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09613.02.0818 Author/Creator: McConkey, James H., fl. 1974 Place Written: Glendale, California Type: Typed letter signed Date: 29 July 1974 Pagination: 1 p. ; 27.9 x 21.6 cm. Order a Copy

One letter from James H. McConkey to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated July 29, 1974. McConkey supports the impeachment of President Nixon and references Richard Nixon's approval statistics among the United States public. He writes, "At a time when this Country needs strong leadership, why is Glendale blessed with a MEALY MOUTH, WEAK KNEED representative in Congress."

Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011
Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
McConkey, James H., fl. 1974

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