Leonard Garment
Leonard Garment (May 11, 1924 – July 13, 2013) was an American attorney, public servant, and arts advocate. He served U.S. presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford in the White House in various positions from 1969 to 1976, including Counselor to the President, acting Special Counsel to Nixon for the last two years of his presidency, and U.S. Ambassador to the Third Committee at the United Nations.
Leonard Garment | |
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| White House Counsel | |
| In office April 30, 1973 – August 9, 1974 | |
| President | Richard Nixon |
| Preceded by | John Dean |
| Succeeded by | Philip W. Buchen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 11, 1924 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | July 13, 2013 (aged 89) New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Grace Albert (deceased 1976) Suzanne Garment |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Brooklyn College (BA) Brooklyn Law School (LLB) |
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