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Rainville, Maribelle R., fl. 1974 to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09613.02.0940 Author/Creator: Rainville, Maribelle R., fl. 1974 Place Written: Glendale, California Type: Typed letter signed Date: 19 July 1974 Pagination: 1 p. ; 27.9 x 21.6 cm. Order a Copy

One letter from Maribelle R. Rainville to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated July 19, 1974. Rainville supports the impeachment of President Nixon and mentions partisan "tactics" and the worldwide economic situation. She writes, "the issues facing our nation and the world require great men to inspire and lead. Are you aware of the deep mood of pessimism and cynicism that pervades the thinking of young voters?" ... "Let us put partisan politics aside and stop fiddling while Rome is burning."

Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011
Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
Rainville, Maribelle R., fl. 1974

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