The 'Saturday Night Massacre' refers to which specific event during the Watergate investigation?
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Correct answer: Special Prosecutor Cox's firing and the AG and deputy's resignations
In October 1973, Nixon ordered the firing of Archibald Cox, who was seeking the White House tapes. Attorney General Elliot Richardson and Deputy AG William Ruckelshaus resigned rather than carry out the order, severely damaging Nixon's public standing.
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