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Peterson, David M., fl. 1973 to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09613.02.1020 Author/Creator: Peterson, David M., fl. 1973 Place Written: Richmond, California Type: Typed letter signed Date: 29 October 1973 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 22.9 cm, Width: 15.3 cm Order a Copy

One letter from David M. Peterson to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 29, 1973. Peterson supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "Nixon has failed as a leader and no longer commands the respect of the American people." He also specifies that the public would be uncomfortable with any special prosecutor appointed by the President or the Attorney General, and insists Congress should appoint the special prosecutor.

Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011
Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
Peterson, David M., fl. 1973

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