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The dismissal of Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox on 20 October 1973, and the departures of the two officials who would not do it.

20 Oct 1973

Saturday Night Massacre. The dismissal of Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox on 20 October 1973, and the departures of the two officials who would not do it.

Richard Nixon

20 Oct 1973

Richard Nixon intervened in Saturday Night Massacre. Ordered the Special Prosecutor dismissed.

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