Alexander Butterfield, who revealed Nixon Watergate tapes, dies aged 99
He disclosed then-President Richard Nixon had a recording system in the Oval Office.
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He disclosed then-President Richard Nixon had a recording system in the Oval Office.
Alexander Butterfield, the White House aide who revealed the existence of President Nixon's secret Oval Office taping system, leading to Nixon's resignation, has died at 99.
Alexander Butterfield, the White House aide who revealed that Richard Nixon had secretly recorded his conversations as president, has died at 99.
Alexander Butterfield, the White House aide who revealed the existence of President Nixon's secret Oval Office taping system, leading to Nixon's resignation, has died at 99.
Alexander Butterfield, the White House aide who revealed the existence of President Nixon's secret Oval Office taping system, leading to Nixon's resignation, has died at 99.
Alexander Butterfield, the White House ... revealed the existence of President Nixon's secret Oval Office taping system, leading to Nixon's resignation, has died at 99.
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