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Colligan, John B., fl. 1974 to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09613.02.0911 Author/Creator: Colligan, John B., fl. 1974 Place Written: Glendale, California Type: Typed letter signed Date: 6 August 1974 Pagination: 1 p. ; 28.1 x 21.7 cm. Order a Copy

One letter from John B. Colligan to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated August 6, 1974. Colligan supports the impeachment of President Nixon. He asks Moorhead to use his office to make a real difference, and fix the problem of Nixon. Either by convincing him to resign or impeaching and removing him. He writes, "We cannot allow his selfishness to grind this country to a halt."

Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011
Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
Colligan, John B., fl. 1974

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