John Ehrlichman, a political figure who played a significant role in the Watergate scandal during the Nixon administration, passed away on February 14, 1999 at the age of 73. Born in Tacoma, Washington in 1925, Ehrlichman went on to earn a law degree from Stanford University and served in the US Army during World War II. He first entered politics in the late 1950s, working as an aide to Senator Warren Magnuson before joining the Nixon campaign in 1968. Ehrlichman quickly rose through the ranks, becoming one of the closest advisors to President Nixon and serving as his domestic policy chief. However, his involvement in the Watergate scandal would ultimately lead to his downfall. In 1973, Ehrlichman was implicated in the break-in and subsequent cover-up of the Democratic National Committee headquarters, also known as the Watergate scandal. He was indicted on charges of conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and perjury, and eventually pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy. He was sentenced to 18 months to five years in prison and served 18 months before being released. Despite his involvement in one of the biggest political scandals in American history, Ehrlichman remained politically active after his release. He worked as a political consultant and even wrote a book called "Witness to Power: The Nixon Years" in which he defended his actions and provided his perspective on the Watergate scandal. John Ehrlichman's life and career were certainly not without controversy, but his impact on American politics cannot be denied. He will be remembered for his role in shaping domestic policy during the Nixon administration and for his part in one of the most infamous moments in American political history.