In a brief note to Senator Bayh, a Bloomington, Indiana resident does not mince words. Pleading for an end to the conflict, the constituent summarizes the current situation, "This dishonorable and undeclared war is laying waste the Vietnamese…

A constituent requests that Senator Bayh investigate reports of faulty equipment in Vietnam. The resident of Indianapolis expressed his outrage, "Congress has passed a bill to take care of practically everyone including the artist so surely there's…

After thanking Senator Bayh for his interpretation of Johnson's policies in Vietnam, the Bloomington resident shares where their views depart. He cites both failure a to recognize the history of the 1954 policy and a flawed view of communist…

Typed letter from a constituent in California to Rep. Dowdy opposing the Voting Rights Bill of 1965

Typed letter sent from Amarillo, Texas opposing HR 6400 (Voting Rights); The author of the letter expresses his concern that the Voting Rights Bill would harm states' rights and urges Dowdy to "do everything possible to prevent passage" of the bill.

Letter from a constituent in Dallas, Texas to Rep. John Dowdy urging Dowdy to support the relocation of African Americans to Africa; The letter mentions three attachments, a bill format by a Dr. Robert Fand (not included), a letter from O. C. Fisher,…

Letter from a constituent in Diboll, Texas to Rep. John Dowdy urging support for the Voting Rights Bill; In his letter, the constituent expresses his support of passing legislation which would guarantee "the right to vote to every American citizen."…

Postcard from a constituent in Mesquite, Texas to Rep. John Dowdy suggesting that President Johnson is a dictator; The author of the postcard calls for the impeachment of President Johnson due to his apparent resemblance to a dictator. Dowdy replies…

In a letter from Brownsburg, Indiana, a father of a service member writes to Senator Bayh. The letter begins with reservations about making claims against the Vietnam conflict but assures the Senator these issues are heartfelt. The father…

Out of concern for President Johnson's "undeclared war," a resident of Westville, Indiana, calls upon Senator Bayh. The constituent writes, "I am asking you as my elected official to curtail the Executive grab for power and all the senseless…