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History Trivia

Who made the existence of the "White House tapes" known to the committee investigating Watergate?

on Aug 10, 2025

Published in History Trivia

Alexander Butterfield
William Richardson
Rose Mary Woods
William Haig

Alexander Butterfield. When asked the question that forced him to reveal the "White House tapes", Alexander Butterfield said "Sir, I wish you had not asked that".

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