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Bennett, Guy M., fl. 1974 to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09613.02.3513.02 Author/Creator: Bennett, Guy M., fl. 1974 Place Written: Glendale, California Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 August 1974 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 22.6 cm, Width: 28.9 cm Order a Copy

One letter from Guy M. Bennett to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated August 9, 1974. Bennett is against the impeachment of President Nixon. Believes that by granting immunity to Nixon it would heal the wounds of the nation. He writes, "National unity cannot be enhanced by leaving the President in a position of making this decision without support from Congress."

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

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