Orlando & Kaplan v. Laird - 1971., 10/01/1971-12/01/1971
Series-level Scope and Content Note
Materials on the Vietnam War during the latter days of the Johnson Administration.
Dates
- 10/01/1971-12/01/1971
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Extent
From the Collection: 57 Linear Feet (50 boxes (originally 38 boxes) )
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Shelf Location
04/10/06
Container Summary
A draft of an amicus brief in a suit questioning the legal basis for the Nixon administration to prosecute the Vietnam War. A handwritten note from Warnke to Clifford: "Mr. Clifford, I was asked to show this to you & ask if you would sign it. I have decided not to do so myself." Clifford added in his own hand "Mr. Warnke, Thank you. I do not choose to sign it. CMC"
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
VIETNAM WAR - LEGAL BASIS - SUIT - 1971: Other Types
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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