Elliot Richardson

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Elliot Richardson

Law

#2836

World Rank

#3530

Historical Rank

#1219

USA Rank

International Law

#2121

World Rank

#2522

Historical Rank

#943

USA Rank

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Elliot Richardson's Degrees

• Bachelors Law Harvard University

Why Is Elliot Richardson Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Elliot Lee Richardson was an American lawyer and Republican politician. As a member of the cabinets of Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford between 1970 and 1977, Richardson is one of two men in United States history to hold four cabinet positions. As United States Attorney General, Richardson played a prominent role in the Watergate scandal when he led a mass resignation in protest against President Nixon's order to fire special prosecutor Archibald Cox. His resignation precipitated a crisis of confidence in Nixon which ultimately led to the president's resignation.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Elliot Richardson?

Elliot Richardson is affiliated with the following schools:

• Harvard University