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Smith, Dawn L., fl. 1973 to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09613.02.1133 Author/Creator: Smith, Dawn L., fl. 1973 Place Written: Austin, Texas Type: Typed letter signed Date: 6 November 1973 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Order a Copy

One letter from Dawn L. Smith to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 6, 1973. Smith is against the impeachment of President Nixon. The letter is addressed to president Nixon from the Concerned Women's Views. This copy was sent to Moorehead with additional copies sent to all members of congress ABC, CBS, and NBC. Smith mentions that some letters to the editor of an Austin newspaper have been attached. They are not included with this document. She also writes, "Anyone today can destroy the career in public service, given the tools of a newscaster or commentator. This is a situation that must be stopped."

Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011
Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
Smith, Dawn L., fl. 1973

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