E. Howard Hunt Biography

Retires from the CIA

Participates in the burglary of psychiatrist Lewis Fielding's office as White House operatives search for information that could discredit Pentagon Papers source Daniel Ellsberg.

Assists planning and coordination of the first covert entry into Democratic National Committee offices at the Watergate complex.

Helps coordinate the second Watergate entry from nearby and leaves after learning that police have arrested the burglars.

Learns that his name and White House contact information were found in material connected to the burglars arrested at the Watergate complex.

Is indicted for his role in planning and supporting the Watergate burglary and bugging operation.

Hunt's wife Dorothy dies in United Airlines Flight 553; investigators later determine the crash was accidental, while cash found among her belongings attracts Watergate-related attention.

Presses for financial support covering legal fees, family needs and expenses as payments to Watergate defendants become a central part of the cover-up investigation.

Pleads guilty during the Watergate break-in trial rather than contest charges arising from the burglary and surveillance operation.

Arrives at the federal prison camp at Eglin Air Force Base to serve imprisonment arising from his Watergate conspiracy conviction.