Question

what is true regarding the release of the oval office tapes?

nixon tried hard to stop all of his tapes from being released
the tapes were destroyed immediately after the hearings
it was revealed that he tried to bribe hubert humphrey.
nixon and his family wanted everyone to hear their story on

Explanation:

Analyze the historical context of the Oval Office tapes

During the Watergate investigation, the existence of President Richard Nixon's secret White House taping system was revealed. A legal battle ensued over the subpoenaed tapes, as they contained direct evidence regarding the cover-up of the Watergate break-in.

Evaluate the provided options

• Option 1: Nixon claimed executive privilege and fought extensively in court (leading to the landmark Supreme Court case United States v. Nixon) to prevent the release of the tapes.
• Option 2: The tapes were not destroyed; they were eventually turned over, including the key "smoking gun" tape.
• Option 3: There is no historical record of Nixon attempting to bribe Hubert Humphrey on these tapes.
• Option 4: Nixon fought aggressively to keep the tapes private, meaning he and his family did not want them released to the public.

Determine the correct statement

The statement "Nixon tried hard to stop all of his tapes from being released" is historically accurate and directly supported by his claims of executive privilege.

Answer:

• (A) Nixon tried hard to stop all of his tapes from being released (Correct answer)
• (B) The tapes were destroyed immediately after the hearings
• (C) It was revealed that he tried to bribe Hubert Humphrey.
• (D) Nixon and his family wanted everyone to hear their story on