The Saturday Night Massacre refers to the dramatic October 1973 event when President Nixon fired special prosecutor Archibald Cox, triggering the resignations of Attorney General Elliot Richardson and Deputy AG William Ruckelshaus. This pivotal Watergate moment is studied by historians, legal scholars, and political science students to understand executive power, constitutional checks, and the rule of law.
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