Elliot L. Richardson
Elliot L. Richardson was an esteemed American attorney and public servant who served in various high-profile positions, including as U.S. Attorney General under President Richard Nixon. He is particularly remembered for his principled stand during the Watergate scandal, when he resigned rather than carry out Nixon's order to fire special prosecutor Archibald Cox, an act that became a pivotal moment in American legal and political history, reinforcing the importance of integrity in governance.
Born on Mar 20, 1920 (104 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 8.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 60,645 | $21,000,000 | 3,848$ |
| Totals | 1 | 331,002,651 | 60,645 | $21,000,000 | 3,848$ |
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Elliot L. Richardson was the attorney general who refused to fire Archibald Cox and chose to resign instead.
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