The Oval Office recorder that kept running toppled a presidency
A president, suspicious of all around him, orders a secret taping system installed in the Oval Office. He builds the trap, then walks into it.
The Oval Office recorder that kept running toppled a presidency
This episode explores the events leading to the Supreme Court's unanimous order for President Richard Nixon to release the White House tapes. It delves into the constitutional question of whether the presidency stands above the law.
Person: Richard Nixon
Date: July 24, 1974
Event: Supreme Court orders Nixon to hand over tapes
Location: Oval Office
Topic: Presidential power and the law
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