John Dean
American lawyer and author, Watergate figure
Born
October 14th, 1938
86 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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This individual served as White House Counsel during the Nixon administration, playing a key role in the Watergate scandal. In the early 1970s, provided crucial testimony before Congress regarding the events of Watergate, which led to significant political repercussions. After leaving the White House, pursued a career as an author, writing several books that analyze political events and legal issues. The insights offered in these writings often reflect on the Nixon era and the implications of executive authority.
Served as White House Counsel during Watergate
Testified before Congress about the Watergate scandal
Authored several books on political and legal matters
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