Question

on october 20, 1973, during the dropdown nixon fired several justice department officials who dropdown ial prosecutor.

dropdown options:
erving hearings
saturday night massacre
watergate trial
washington post report

Explanation:

Identify the historical event

On October 20, 1973, President Richard Nixon ordered the dismissal of special prosecutor Archibald Cox, leading to the immediate resignations of Attorney General Elliot Richardson and Deputy Attorney General William Ruckelshaus.

Match the event to the options

This series of events is historically known as the "Saturday Night Massacre."

Answer:

On October 20, 1973, during the <blank>Saturday Night Massacre</blank>, Nixon fired several Justice Department officials who refused to dismiss the special prosecutor.