John N. Mitchell

John N. Mitchell

September 15, 1913 – November 9, 1988

John N. Mitchell (1913–1988) was the 67th Attorney General of the United States under President Richard Nixon. He also chaired Nixon's 1968 and 1972 presidential campaigns, after a career as a municipal bond lawyer. Mitchell was convicted for his involvement in the Watergate scandal and sentenced to prison in 1977.

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Jan 20, 1969 – Mar 1, 1972
Preceded by
Ramsey Clark
Succeeded by
Richard Kleindienst

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