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John Mitchel ( Irish: Seán Mistéal; 3 November 1815 – 20 March 1875) was an Irish nationalist writer and journalist chiefly renowned for his indictment of British policy in Ireland during the years of the Great Famine.
John Newton Mitchell (September 15, 1913 – November 9, 1988) was the 67th Attorney General of the United States, serving under President Richard Nixon and was chairman of Nixon's 1968 and 1972 presidential campaigns.
May 29, 2024 · John Mitchell (born Sept. 15, 1913, Detroit, Mich., U.S.—died Nov. 9, 1988, Washington, D.C.) was the U.S. attorney general during the Nixon administration who served 19 months in prison (1977–79) for his participation in the Watergate Scandal.
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A review of John Mitchel's life and legacy, from his role in the Young Ireland movement and the Great Famine to his exile and escape. The article explores how Mitchel's views and actions have been re-evaluated and rejected by modern Ireland.
Jun 16, 2022 · John N. Mitchell, one of six people charged in the Watergate scandal, is outside the U.S. District Court in D.C. on March 9, 1974, where he faced arraignment. (AP)
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Nov 3, 2020 · The slave was a slave because he was not capable of being free. John Mitchel was a remarkable man, a remarkably flawed man. His views on slavery mean that he is the forgotten hero Irish Nationalism. Yet, in his day he was a national and international figure, admired by friend and feared by foe.
Apr 20, 2023 · A chapter from a book on Irish politics that examines the influence of John Mitchel, a former Young Irelander and a supporter of slavery, on the nationalist movement in the 1880s. It explores his role in the Irish famine debate, his electoral campaign in Tipperary, and his impact on Parnell and Dillon.
