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From the revelation of the taping system in 1973 until his death, Nixon argued that his reasons for taping were historical.

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Nixon listed several reasons behind his decision to record his conversations. The primary reasons were administrative and historical, part of the president's desire to make his administration "the best chronicled in history."

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Who forced Nixon to release the taped phone conversations?

The U.S Supreme Court


Which best describes Nixon's interpretation of executive privilege?

Certain communications with the president are confidential.


What did President Nixon believe about executive privilege?

President Nixon shared most of the past US presidents' beliefs about the expansion of executive privilege. On the whole, the power of the US presidency has had an expanding role in US politics since the early years of Jefferson.


What was the key factor that caused Richard Nixon to resign from office?

Nixon was caught in a lie and cover up concerning the Watergate break in. He had tape recorders in the Oval Office and the tapes showed how involved he was in the plan and coverup. They were taped conversations between him and Dean, Colson, and others.


Why did president Nixon tape his conversations?

Lyndon Johnson taped as many conversations as possible so that he could document as much of his presidency as possible. He was concerned with his own legacy after stepping in as President after John F. Kennedy was assassinated.


Who informed the Senate Watergate committee that President Nixon had taped almost all of his presidential conversations?

John Dean. Today (2012), Mr. Dean is still alive and is the author of several non-fiction books about politics.


President Nixions resignation was a result of?

Watergate. Nixon sent in burglars into the Watergate building where the democratic headquarters was located. A security guard found them by noticing a piece of masking tape on the door jam. Nixon was able to hide his relationship with the burglars until it was discovered that his instructions had been taped in the Oval Office. Two investigative journalists were told about the taped conversations and were able to uncover the plot. Not long after in an interview with David Frost Nixon stated that the president was "above the law" and laws didn't apply to him.


What was basis of Watergate scandal?

. Nixon sent in burglars into the Watergate building where the democratic headquarters was located. A security guard found them by noticing a piece of masking tape on the door jam. Nixon was able to hide his relationship with the burglars until it was discovered that his instructions had been taped in the Oval Office. Two investigative journalists were told about the taped conversations and were able to uncover the plot. Not long after in an interview with David Frost Nixon stated that the president was "above the law" and laws didn't apply to him.


Why did court serve subpoenas to President Nixon?

Court subpoenas were served to President Nixon during the Watergate scandal as part of the investigation into the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters and subsequent cover-up attempts. The Supreme Court ruled that Nixon had to comply with the subpoenas, emphasizing that no one, including the President, is above the law. This decision ultimately led to the release of taped conversations that revealed Nixon's involvement in the scandal, contributing to his decision to resign.


Why was Nixon afraid of John Lennon?

because he was tring to stop war so the government wire taped him


Are taped conversations admissible in court?

Yes. If it pretty much sums up the case or proof something happened.


Why did Watergate turn public opinion against President Nixon?

he covered up a crime