Richard Kleindienst
United States Attorney General (1972 to 1973) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Richard Gordon Kleindienst (August 5, 1923 – February 3, 2000) was an American lawyer, politician, and U.S. Attorney General during the early stages of Watergate political scandal.
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Richard Kleindienst | |
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68th United States Attorney General | |
In office June 12, 1972 – April 30, 1973 | |
President | Richard Nixon |
Preceded by | John Mitchell |
Succeeded by | Elliot Richardson |
10th United States Deputy Attorney General | |
In office January 20, 1969 – June 12, 1972 | |
President | Richard Nixon |
Preceded by | Warren Christopher |
Succeeded by | Ralph Erickson |
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Born | Richard Gordon Kleindienst (1923-08-05)August 5, 1923 Winslow, Arizona, U.S. |
Died | February 3, 2000(2000-02-03) (aged 76) Prescott, Arizona, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Margaret Dunbar |
Children | Wallace Kleindienst |
Education | Harvard University (BA, LLB) |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1943–1946 |
Unit | United States Army Air Forces |
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