Elliot Richardson
July 20, 1920 – December 31, 1999
Elliot Richardson (1920–1999) was an American lawyer and politician who held four cabinet positions in the Nixon and Ford administrations between 1970 and 1977. As attorney general he played a prominent role in the Watergate scandal, resigning in protest over President Nixon's order to fire special prosecutor Archibald Cox. During World War II he served as a combat medic and took part in the Normandy invasion.
Offices held
Jan 30, 1973 – May 24, 1973
Preceded by
Melvin Laird Succeeded by
James R. Schlesinger
Melvin Laird Succeeded by
James R. Schlesinger
May 25, 1973 – Oct 20, 1973
Preceded by
Richard Kleindienst Succeeded by
Robert Bork
Richard Kleindienst Succeeded by
Robert Bork
