Cox Selected18 May 1973
Announces Archibald Cox as the choice for independent Watergate special prosecutor while preparing to take office as attorney general.
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Historical person
Elliot Richardson Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Elliot Richardson, based on 3 World History Database records associated with United States of America.
3 records1973–19733 events1 places
Chronological biography
1973
Senate Watergate Committee18 May 1973
The Senate Watergate committee begins its nationally televised hearings. Attorney General-designate Elliot Richardson taps former solicitor general Archibald Cox as the Justice Department’s special prosecutor for Watergate
Saturday Night Massacre Resignation20 October 1973
Resigns as attorney general rather than carry out Nixon's order to dismiss Watergate special prosecutor Archibald Cox.
Titles and roles
Attorney General · Attorney General Designate
Record provenance
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