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Thompson, E.G., fl. 1974 to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09613.02.0965 Author/Creator: Thompson, E.G., fl. 1974 Place Written: Pasadena, California Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 July 1974 Pagination: 1 p. ; 19.8 x 14.8 cm. Order a Copy

One letter from E.G. Thompson to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated July 29, 1974. Thompson supports the impeachment of President Nixon and criticizes Moorhead's performance with the Judiciary Committee as embarrassing. He writes, "Your performance before the Judiciary Committee reveals a lack of a grasp of the impeachment process. I am ashamed that you are my representative in Congress."

Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011
Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
Thompson, E.G., fl. 1974

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