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Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011 to Mel Norman

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09613.02.3511.01 Author/Creator: Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 August 1974 Pagination: 1 p.; 20.4 x 26.7 cm. Order a Copy

One letter from Carlos J. Moorhead to Mel Norman dated August 20, 1974. Moorhead states his opposition to Nixon being prosecuted since his resignation, and hopes he is remembered in history for his accomplishments. He writes, "I think he went out of office in great style with no vindictiveness toward his enemies and with only hope and best wishes with the American people."

Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011
Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
Norman, Mel, fl. 1974

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