Obituaries Related to "Nixon" from New York Times Archive
Benton Becker, Ford Aide, Dies at 77; Negotiated Nixon Pardon
Mr. Becker pushed for an acknowledgment of guilt from Richard M. Nixon and sought to keep records out of the hands of the disgraced president after his resignation.
M. Caldwell Butler, a Key Vote Against Nixon, Dies at 89
As a freshman Republican representative and a member of the House Judiciary Committee, Mr. Butler voted to impeach President Richard M. Nixon, then wept.
Frederick B. Dent, 97, Commerce Secretary and Nixon Ally, Dies
He was a staunch defender of the president amid the administration’s Watergate crisis and later served as Gerald Ford’s trade representative.
David Frost, Interviewer Who Got Nixon to Apologize for Watergate, Dies at 74
A longtime broadcaster, Mr. Frost was best known for incisive interviews with public figures, including talks with former President Richard M. Nixon, which he called the highlight of his career.
Samuel A. Garrison, 65, Lawyer Who Fought Nixon Impeachment, Dies
Samuel A. Garrison III was chief Republican counsel to the House Judiciary Committee in its Watergate investigation in 1974.
Joan Lowery Nixon, a Mystery Writer, Dies at 76
Joan Lowery Nixon was a prolific and award-winning author of mysteries for young adults.
John Sears, Strategist for Nixon and Reagan, Dies at 79
Some thought he was “Deep Throat,” the secret source who helped The Washington Post unravel Watergate. He was not.
Raymond K. Price Jr., 88, a Key Nixon Speechwriter, Is Dead
A former newsman, Mr. Price wrote drafts for the president’s Inaugural Addresses and his resignation speech, lending a moderate voice.
Benton Becker, Ford Aide, Dies at 77; Negotiated Nixon Pardon
Mr. Becker pushed for an acknowledgment of guilt from Richard M. Nixon and sought to keep records out of the hands of the disgraced president after his resignation.
M. Caldwell Butler, a Key Vote Against Nixon, Dies at 89
As a freshman Republican representative and a member of the House Judiciary Committee, Mr. Butler voted to impeach President Richard M. Nixon, then wept.
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Robert L. Stirm, Returning P.O.W. in Pulitzer-Winning Photo, Dies at 92
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