John N. Mitchell
former US attorney general, Watergate felon (1913-1988)
John Newton Mitchell (September 5, 1913 – November 9, 1988) was an American politician and lawyer. He was the 67th Attorney General of the United States (1969–1972) under President Richard Nixon and a convicted criminal.
John N. Mitchell | |
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| 67th United States Attorney General | |
| In office January 21, 1969 – March 1, 1972 | |
| President | Richard Nixon |
| Preceded by | Ramsey Clark |
| Succeeded by | Richard Kleindienst |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Newton Mitchell September 5, 1913 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | November 9, 1988 (aged 75) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Martha Beall |
| Education | Fordham University (BA, LLB) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Rank |  Lieutenant Junior Grade |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Purple Heart (2) Silver Star |
He was chairman of Nixon's 1968 presidential campaign, and one of Nixon's closest personal friends.
He was chairman of Nixon's 1972 presidential campaign. He committed many crimes during the Watergate affair. Mitchell was sentenced to prison in 1977 and served 19 months, during which time he was known as Inmate No. 24171-157.
Mitchell died of a heart attack on November 9, 1988 in Washington, D.C. at the age of 75.[1]
References change
- ↑ "John N. Mitchell Dies at 75; Major Figure in Watergate". New York Times. November 10, 1988. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
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