James W. McCord Jr.

CIA officer involved in Watergate scandal

James W. McCord Jr. - CIA officer involved in Watergate scandal
Born

June 26th, 1924
101 years ago

Died

2017
8 years ago — 93 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as a CIA officer and became prominent in the Watergate scandal, which led to significant political consequences in the United States. Became a member of the White House Special Investigations Unit. After the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters, was implicated and subsequently convicted for conspiracy, wiretapping, and burglary. Later, discussions regarding McCord's motivations and the extent of his cooperation with judicial inquiries sparked debate about the scandal's broader implications within U.S. politics.

Role in the Watergate break-in

Testified in the Watergate hearings

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