Follow Elliot Richardson through 4 dated historical records for United States of America.
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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.
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
Announces Archibald Cox as the choice for independent Watergate special prosecutor while preparing to take office as attorney general.
Role range: 1972-1974
Resigns as attorney general rather than carry out Nixon's order to dismiss Watergate special prosecutor Archibald Cox.
Role range: 1972-1974
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