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Lankamp, Herman, fl. 1974 to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09613.02.3512.02 Author/Creator: Lankamp, Herman, fl. 1974 Place Written: Glendale, California Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 August 1974 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 9.9 cm, Width: 12.4 cm Order a Copy

One letter from Herman Lankamp to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated August 12, 1974. Lankamp is against the impeachment of President Nixon. Thanks Moorhead for his actions throughout the Nixon investigation. He writes "My heart goes out to you... I thank you for your valiant fight up to the end."

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

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