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Politics & Government

Nixon Releases Edited White House Tapes

April 29th, 1974 50 years ago

President Richard Nixon announced the release of edited transcripts from White House tape recordings concerning the Watergate scandal. This move came amidst increasing pressure from Congress and the public for transparency in the investigation of the scandal. The edited transcripts were intended to provide some clarity regarding Nixon's involvement in the scandal, although critics argued that the edits obscured crucial details. The announcement marked a pivotal moment in the political landscape as the nation faced an unprecedented presidential crisis.

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