Archibald Cox was an American lawyer and legal scholar, best known for his role as the special prosecutor during the Watergate scandal in the early 1970s. He was appointed to investigate the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters and the subsequent cover-up by members of the Nixon administration. His efforts led to significant legal and political developments, including the eventual resignation of President Richard Nixon. Cox was born on May 17, 1910, in Lynn, Massachusetts, and graduated from Harvard Law School. He served as a professor at Harvard and held various positions in government, including Solicitor General of the United States. His commitment to the rule of law and integrity in government has left a lasting impact on American legal history.