April 29, 1974: Why Nixon Released Only 'Part' of the White House Tapes — The Defining Moment of Watergate
On April 29, 1974, President Richard Nixon released edited transcripts of the White House recordings — the key evidence at the heart of the Watergate scandal. Rather than saving him, that decision set him on a path toward becoming the only president in American history to resign from office.
Apr 29, 2026