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John Dean
Nixon White House Counsel
Watergate conspirator who became key witness against Nixon
Overview
John Dean was White House Counsel under Nixon who participated in the Watergate cover-up but then became the key witness against Nixon, famously telling him"there is a cancer on the presidency."His testimony was crucial to exposing the scandal.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
COVER-UP PARTICIPANT: Helped coordinate Watergate cover-up initially
WITNESS: Became key witness, testimony helped bring down Nixon
Related Investigations (1)
Known Associates & Connections
Richard Nixon
President
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- October 14, 1938
- Birthplace
- Akron, Ohio
Education
- •Georgetown Law
Key Timeline
October 14, 1938
Born in Akron, Ohio
1970
Becomes White House Counsel
March 21, 1973
"Cancer on the presidency"warning to Nixon
June 25, 1973
Testifies before Senate Watergate Committee