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Ruhlin, Ben, Mrs., fl. 1973 to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09613.02.1064 Author/Creator: Ruhlin, Ben, Mrs., fl. 1973 Place Written: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Type: Typed letter signed Date: 29 October 1973 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 28 cm, Width: 21.6 cm Order a Copy

One letter from Mrs. Ben Ruhlin to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 29, 1973. Mrs. Ruhlin is against the Impeachment of President Nixon and asks for a prayer amendment that allows children to pray in school. She also mentions U.S. involvement in the Middle East and writes, "The Congress is in no position to crucify the President of the United States and I am not happy with the shenanigans of the President."

Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011
Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
Ruhlin, Ben, Mrs., fl. 1973

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