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Van Alstine, George, fl. 1973-1974 to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09613.02.0939 Author/Creator: Van Alstine, George, fl. 1973-1974 Place Written: Altadena, California Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1973-1974 Pagination: 1 p. ; 27 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

One letter from George Van Alstine to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated 1973-1974. Van Alstine supports the impeachment of President Nixon. Written by the Pastor of Altadena Baptist Church on stationery featuring an image of a church. He writes, "Mr. Wiggins said he thought it was unethical for anyone whose mind was made up that the President was guilty to judge this case. Is the converse true? Is it unethical for a person to judge this case if he is sure the President is innocent, regardless of the evidence?"

Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011
Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
Van Alstine, George, fl. 1973-1974

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