Samuel Dash
American academic and politician
Born
1925
101 years ago
Died
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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