Samuel Dash

American academic and politician

Samuel Dash - American academic and politician
Born

1925
100 years ago

Died

May 29th, 2004
21 years ago — 79 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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An academic and politician contributed significantly to legal education and public service. Served as a law professor at Georgetown University Law Center and became a respected authority in legal ethics and criminal law. Held the position of chief counsel for the Senate Watergate Committee, assisting in the investigation of the Watergate scandal. Authored multiple publications on legal subjects and guided numerous students in their legal careers.

Served as chief counsel for the Senate Watergate Committee

Taught at Georgetown University Law Center

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