Butterfield publicly reveals existence of Nixon’s secret taping system 40 years ago today (1973)

1970s, U.S. Presidents, Watergate

(Monday, July 16, 1973; during the Watergate Scandal) — Former White House aide Alexander P. Butterfield publicly revealed the existence of President Richard Nixon’s secret taping system today during the Senate Watergate hearings. Butterfield had already told Senate Watergate Committee staff members privately on July 13, 1973.