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William Ruckelshaus Biography and Timeline

Follow William Ruckelshaus through 2 dated historical records for United States of America.

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William Ruckelshaus, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

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1970–1973Years on this page

1970

2 December 1970

EPA Begins Operations

Administrator · EPA Administrator · Washington · Government / Government of USA

Becomes the first administrator as the Environmental Protection Agency begins operations

Role range: 1973

1973

20 October 1973

Saturday Night Massacre Refusal

Deputy Attorney General · Washington · Politics / Watergate

Refuses to dismiss Archibald Cox after Richardson's resignation and leaves the Justice Department rather than execute Nixon's order.

Role range: 1972-1974

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