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Bird, Willis, fl. 1973-1974 to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09613.02.0961 Author/Creator: Bird, Willis, fl. 1973-1974 Place Written: Pasadena, California Type: Typed letter signed Date: 20 July 1974 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 28 cm, Width: 21.6 cm Order a Copy

One letter from Willis Bird to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated July 20, 1974. Bird supports the impeachment of President Nixon. Bird includes a letter dated July 17 1974, addressed to President Nixon. They encourage Moorhead, "I trust that your conscience will determine your vote. It will be the most important decision of your lifetime."

Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011
Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
Bird, Willis, fl. 1973-1974

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