Bette, Edward, fl. 1973-1974 to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09613.02.0193 Author/Creator: Bette, Edward, fl. 1973-1974 Place Written: Goleta, California Type: Typed letter signed Date: circa 1973-1974 Pagination: 1 p. ; 27.9 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy
One letter from Edward Bette to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated 1973-1974. Bette supports the impeachment of President Nixon. He mentions Nixon's disregard for separation
of powers, firing of special prosecutor Archibald Cox, and the national security surrounding impeachment. He writes, "I can ask in the interest of our national security that your urge and participate in the procedure laid out by our forefathers to examine lawfully whether the present trustee of the office of the presidency be worthy of his post."
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