Elliot Richardson (1920-1999) was an accomplished American lawyer and public servant. Born in Massachusetts, Richardson attended Harvard College where he excelled academically and received a Rhodes Scholarship to study at Oxford. After serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, he graduated from Harvard Law School. Renowned for his exceptional legal skills, Richardson held various high-ranking positions in the government, including U.S. Attorney General under President Richard Nixon, Secretary of Defense under President Richard Ford, and Ambassador to the United Kingdom under President George H.W. Bush. He was recognized for his unwavering commitment to integrity and public service, particularly during the Watergate scandal, when he refused to dismiss the special prosecutor investigating the case and instead resigned rather than carry out President Nixon’s orders. Throughout his career, Richardson had a lasting impact on American law and politics, earning a reputation as a principled and dedicated public servant.