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American History

mahatmakanejeeves

(67,861 posts) Wed Aug 13, 2025, 05:44 PM Aug 2025

On August 5, 1974, Richard Nixon released the "Smoking Gun" tape, recorded on June 23, 1972.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_5

• 1974 – Watergate scandal: President Richard Nixon, under orders of the US Supreme Court, releases the "Smoking Gun" tape, recorded on June 23, 1972, clearly revealing his actions in covering up and interfering investigations into the break-in. His political support vanishes completely.

Mon Aug 5, 2024: On this day, August 5, 1974, Richard Nixon released the "Smoking Gun" tape, recorded on June 23, 1972.

Sat Aug 5, 2023: On this day, August 5, 1974, Richard Nixon released the "Smoking Gun" tape, recorded June 23, 1972.

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On August 5, 1974, Richard Nixon released the "Smoking Gun" tape, recorded on June 23, 1972. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Aug 2025 OP

Nixon resigned 3 days later on Auguest 8, 1974. OH, it would be a beautiful event if this riversedge Aug 2025 #1

To our DU "Youngerins". Trump is way worse, but it was not good, crazy times then.. electric_blue68 Aug 2025 #2

riversedge

(79,016 posts)

1. Nixon resigned 3 days later on Auguest 8, 1974. OH, it would be a beautiful event if this

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Wed Aug 13, 2025, 05:54 PM

Aug 2025

happened to Trump--release of the Epstein tape.. But I am not counting on it.

Bondi said it exists --was on her desk ready to review it. Then Trumpy and gang said it did not exist.

electric_blue68

(25,376 posts)

2. To our DU "Youngerins". Trump is way worse, but it was not good, crazy times then..