William Ruckelshaus20 October 1973
Refuses to dismiss Archibald Cox after Richardson's resignation and leaves the Justice Department rather than execute Nixon's order.
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Refuses to dismiss Archibald Cox after Richardson's resignation and leaves the Justice Department rather than execute Nixon's order.
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