TLS, 1973 April 16 : Washington, D.C., to Charles A. Vanik.

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TLS, 1973 April 16 : Washington, D.C., to Charles A. Vanik.

This letter, written on House of Representatives letterhead, also signed by Carl Albert (Speaker) and Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. (Majority Leader) asks Congressman Vanik to support a move by the House to authorize funds for the extension of the West Front of the Capitol building. Ford was Minority Leader of the House at this time.

1 p. ; 27 x 20 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6905104

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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