E Howard Hunt refers to the American author, spy, and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer whose full name is Everette Howard Hunt Jr. He was born on October 9, 1918, in Hamburg, New York, and passed away on January 23, 2007. Hunt is primarily known for his involvement in various controversial activities and events, particularly the Watergate scandal that led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon.
Hunt joined the CIA in 1949 after working as a journalist and World War II intelligence officer. During his time with the agency, he carried out covert operations in multiple countries, participating in anti-communist activities and espionage operations. Hunt was allegedly involved in the notorious Bay of Pigs invasion in Cuba and had connections with the CIA's secret anti-Castro group known as Operation 40.
In the Watergate scandal, Hunt played a significant role. He was a member of the clandestine group named "The Plumbers," whose aim was to stop leaks and investigate security breaches. However, their activities illegally extended to spying on political opponents, leading to the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate complex. This break-in ultimately unraveled a series of events that exposed a wide-ranging political conspiracy within the Nixon administration.
Hunt's involvement in the Watergate scandal resulted in his arrest and subsequent imprisonment in 1973. After serving time, he turned to writing, publishing numerous novels and non-fiction books, some of which focused on his experiences with the CIA and Watergate. E Howard Hunt's name remains synonymous with political scandal and covert operations, representing a pivotal figure in American political history.
