(Page 1) (handwritten) Bicent March 25, 1974 Rev. {redacted} {redacted} {redacted} Smith Center, Kansas 66967 Dear Rev. {redacted}: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the mural at the District of Columbia Bicentennial Center. Agree with you that the mural was certainly in bad taste. However, it was removed around the first of February and replaced by a painting of famous Americans more in keeping with our nation's history. The mural was paid for by the staff at the Center and no Government funds were involved. Any time I may be of assistance, do not hesitate to let me know. Sincerely, BOB DOLE United States Senator BD:el (Page 2) (handwritten) March 21, 1974 Smith Center, Kan. Hon. Robert Dole U.S. Senate Wash D.C. 20510 (stamp) SENATOR BOB DOLE RECEIVED MAR 23, 1974 WASINGTON, D. C. 20510 (handwritten) Dear Sir; I would urge that an investigation be made of the "Bicentennial Commission" in Wash. D.C. I understand that one of the murals unveiled in January portrayed such men as Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, Joseph Stalin, and Mao Tse-Tung as people who were involved in the part 200 years of U.S. history. We want only the picturing of American heroes in the bicentennial headquarters. Such acts as this make us wonder what's happening to our leaders in Washington. We want to support our elected officials. Help us to continue to eliminate those who are unworthy of our trust. Sincerely Rev. {redacted} Pastor: {redacted} (Page 3) (bold) Take the truth and run with it! (end bold) Millions are looking for the answers-the same as you and I. A whole world waits-on the verge of chaos. . . . (bold) SPECIAL PACKET A special packet of 28 booklets, all different, each with a (bold) fascinating, (end bold) challenging and heart-searching message will be mailed you for $2. Ask for (bold) Special Packet Number KL (end bold) when ordering. Also, Life Messengers provides a service whereby we mail 2 different booklets per month for 14 months to persons whose names and addresses you send us. The cost is $3 per name. (italicized) Mail your order to (bold) LIFE MESSENGERS, Box 1967, Seattle, Wash. 98111 an evangelical non-profit organization Copies of this booklet available at 30 for $2.00 100 for $6.50 200 for $12.50 500 for $30.00 1000 for $55.00 Or, 7c each PRINTED IN USA destined for greatness (page 5, addressed envelope) (postage stamp) FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT 2c U.S. POSTAGE (postage stamp) EISENHOWER USA 8c (stamp) SMITH CENTER, KS 9699 MAR 21 PM 1974 {redacted} {redacted} {redacted} Smith Center, Kansas 66967 Pastor: {redacted} (handwritten) Hon. Robert Dole U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510