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Tunney, John V., 1934-2018 to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09613.02.3480.04 Author/Creator: Tunney, John V., 1934-2018 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 January 1974 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; 21.2 x 22.4 cm. Order a Copy

One letter from John V. Tunney to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated January 18, 1974. Tunney supports the impeachment of President Nixon. Item was originally addressed to Elisabeth Von Groidl Senator John V. Tunney. It was forwarded to Carlos J. Moorhead with her letter on February 9, 1974. Letter pertains to the Nixon White House recordings that were tampered with.

Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011
Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
Tunney, John V., 1934-2018

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