John N. Mitchell
American lawyer and criminal (1913–1988)
Biography
John Newton Mitchell (September 15, 1913 – November 9, 1988) was the 67th attorney general of the United States under President Richard Nixon. He also was chairman of Nixon's 1968 and 1972 presidential campaigns. Prior to that, he had been a municipal bond lawyer and one of Nixon's associates. Mitchell was tried and convicted as a result of his involvement in the Watergate scandal.
After his tenure as U.S. Attorney General, he served as chairman of Nixon's 1972 presidential campaign. Due to multiple crimes he committed in the Watergate affair, Mitchell was sentenced to prison in 1977 and served 19 months. Despite this, he was noted for personifying the "law-and-order" positions of the Nixon administration as attorney general, amid several high-profile anti-Vietnam War demonstrations.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- United States Attorney General
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Martha Mitchell
Awards & honours (2)
- Purple Heart
- Silver Star
Quick answers about John N. Mitchell
- How old was John N. Mitchell?
- John N. Mitchell died on November 9, 1988 at the age of 75.
- When is John N. Mitchell's birthday?
- John N. Mitchell was born on September 15, 1913.
- Where was John N. Mitchell born?
- John N. Mitchell was born in Detroit.
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- John N. Mitchell's zodiac sign is Virgo.
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- John N. Mitchell is a citizen of United States.
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- John N. Mitchell is known as military officer, lawyer, politician, jurist.
- Who has John N. Mitchell been married to?
- According to Wikidata, John N. Mitchell's spouse is or was Martha Mitchell.
