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Watergate Whistleblower Alexander Butterfield Dies at 99

March 9 – March 10, 2026

Alexander Butterfield, the former White House aide who famously exposed President Richard Nixon's secret Oval Office taping system, has passed away at age 99. His testimony remains a pivotal moment in the Watergate investigation that ultimately led to the president's resignation.

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