LEGAL · MA · 1967-1969
Elliot Richardson
Attorney General · Republican · Massachusetts
NOTABLE
On the record
Later Nixon DefSec/AG; resigned in Saturday Night Massacre
SEVERITY · RESIGNED
Background
Elliot Lee Richardson (1920–1999) was Massachusetts Lt Gov 1965-67 + AG 1967-69. Held an unmatched 4 Cabinet posts under Nixon + Ford: HEW Secretary, Defense Secretary, Attorney General, Commerce Secretary. As Nixon AG, refused to fire Watergate Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox + resigned in the October 20 1973 "Saturday Night Massacre." Later UK + UN ambassador.
Curated bio from Officium's editorial pass.
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