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Egil Krogh Biography and Timeline

Follow Egil Krogh through 4 dated historical records for United States of America.

Egil Krogh, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records
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1971–1973Years on this page

1971

White House Tape 545-003

White House Oval Office · Politics / Watergate

Egil Krogh appears with Richard Nixon and John Ehrlichman in the 12-minute White House recording numbered 545-003; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.

Leak Project Leadership

Deputy Assistant to the President · Washington · Government / Republican Party Government

Krogh leads the White House leak project formed in response to concerns intensified by the Pentagon Papers disclosure.

Role range: 1969-1973

Fielding Break-In Authorization

Deputy Assistant to the President · Washington · Politics / Watergate

Krogh authorizes the operation that leads White House operatives to burglarize psychiatrist Lewis Fielding's office.

1973

Fielding Break-In Guilty Plea

Former White House Aide · Washington · Politics / Watergate

Krogh pleads guilty to a federal charge arising from the break-in at psychiatrist Lewis Fielding's office.

Records, sources and methodology

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