White House aide who revealed Nixon's secret taping system
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Key moments and achievements from Alexander Butterfield's life.
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· San Diego, California, U.S.
Career Achievement
Alexander Butterfield served 20 years in the United States Air Force, flying 98 combat missions during the Vietnam War and earning the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement in aerial flight. His distinguished military career established his reputation as a trusted and dedicated public servant before his entry into politics.
Career Achievement
Alexander Butterfield served 20 years in the United States Air Force, flying 98 combat missions during the Vietnam War and earning the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement in aerial flight. His distinguished military career established his reputation as a trusted and dedicated public servant before his entry into politics.
Career Achievement
From 1969 to 1973, Butterfield served as deputy assistant to President Richard Nixon in the White House. In this role, he oversaw the secret taping system connected to voice-activated listening devices placed in four locations including the Oval Office, the Executive Office Building, and Camp David — a system whose existence he would later reveal.
Career Achievement
From 1969 to 1973, Butterfield served as deputy assistant to President Richard Nixon in the White House. In this role, he oversaw the secret taping system connected to voice-activated listening devices placed in four locations including the Oval Office, the Executive Office Building, and Camp David — a system whose existence he would later reveal.
Career Achievement
From 1973 to 1975, Butterfield served as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, overseeing the safety and regulation of American civil aviation. Despite the political fallout from his Watergate testimony, he continued to serve the government in this critical role, ensuring the continued safe operation of the nation's air transportation system.
Career Achievement
From 1973 to 1975, Butterfield served as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, overseeing the safety and regulation of American civil aviation. Despite the political fallout from his Watergate testimony, he continued to serve the government in this critical role, ensuring the continued safe operation of the nation's air transportation system.
Historical Event
On July 13, 1973, during testimony before the Senate Watergate Committee, Butterfield revealed the existence of President Nixon's secret White House taping system. The public disclosure on July 16 stunned the nation and fundamentally altered the course of the Watergate investigation, ultimately leading to Nixon's resignation the following year.
Historical Event
On July 13, 1973, during testimony before the Senate Watergate Committee, Butterfield revealed the existence of President Nixon's secret White House taping system. The public disclosure on July 16 stunned the nation and fundamentally altered the course of the Watergate investigation, ultimately leading to Nixon's resignation the following year.
Published Work
Butterfield was the primary source for Bob Woodward's 2015 book The Last of the President's Men, which revealed new details about the Nixon White House based on extensive interviews with Butterfield and previously unseen documents. The book cemented Butterfield's place in American history as a pivotal figure in the Watergate saga.
Published Work
Butterfield was the primary source for Bob Woodward's 2015 book The Last of the President's Men, which revealed new details about the Nixon White House based on extensive interviews with Butterfield and previously unseen documents. The book cemented Butterfield's place in American history as a pivotal figure in the Watergate saga.
Alexander Butterfield passed away
