11 Facts About Dwight Chapin

Dwight Chapin was Deputy Assistant to President of the United States Richard Nixon during the Watergate scandal.

Dwight Chapin got his first experience in California politics in 1958 at the American Legion's Boys State summer program, where he was elected the head of the Tory Party.

Dwight Chapin graduated in 1963 from the University of Southern California, where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.

When Nixon ran for California Governor in 1962, Dwight Chapin, then still at USC, was a paid Field Man and worked with the volunteer organization.

Dwight Chapin was part of Nixon's presidential campaign from 1967 to 1968, serving as Nixon's personal aide.

Dwight Chapin was Special Assistant to the President, and then Deputy Assistant.

Dwight Chapin was the appointments secretary, responsible for scheduling presidential activities, appointments, and travel.

In 1973, Dwight Chapin was named one of the Ten Outstanding Young Men of the year by the United States Junior Chamber for his work on the historic China trips.

Dwight Chapin denied any detailed knowledge of Segretti or actions that Segretti undertook during grand jury testimony.

Dwight Chapin resigned to work as an executive for United Airlines but was drawn back into the swirl of Watergate legal proceedings.

Dwight Chapin remained involved in politics and in 1980 worked for Ronald Reagan's election as president.