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1972

Gephardt becomes partner at Thompson & Mitchell Law Firm

While serving as a St. Louis Alderman Gephardt becomes a partner at Thompson & Mitchell. Future Congressional chief-of-staff John Crosby is also at the firm during this time. The year is traumatic, however, when 18 month old Matt is diagnosed with prostate cancer. The next three years are filled with hospital visits and three years of chemotherapy and radiation treatments for young Matt.

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  • RAG1015AM (doc) Gephardt Congressional Papers Box 1170 f.12
  • RAG1016AM (letter) Gephardt Congressional Papers Box 1170 f.12
  • RAG1017AM (telegram) Gephardt Congressional Papers Box 1170 f.12