Robert Bork
Robert Bork was a prominent American legal scholar, judge, and attorney general, known for his controversial nomination to the Supreme Court in 1987. During the Watergate scandal, he played a pivotal role when he was appointed by President Nixon to carry out the order to fire special prosecutor Archibald Cox, an event that became known as the Saturday Night Massacre. Bork's actions during this crisis significantly impacted his later career and the public perception of judicial appointments.
Born on Mar 01, 1927 (98 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 2.00 | 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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Robert Bork was the solicitor general who carried out Nixon's order to fire Archibald Cox.
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