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mahatmakanejeeves

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Wed Jun 24, 2026, 09:42 AM Wednesday

On June 23, 1972, Nixon and H. R. Haldeman were taped talking about using the CIA to cover up Watergate.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/June_23

• 1972 – Watergate scandal: U.S. President Richard M. Nixon and White House Chief of Staff H. R. Haldeman are taped talking about illegally using the Central Intelligence Agency to obstruct the Federal Bureau of Investigation's investigation into the Watergate break-ins.

Tue Jun 24, 2025: On June 23, 1972, Nixon and H. R. Haldeman were taped talking about using the CIA to cover up Watergate.

Sun Jun 23, 2024: On this day, June 23, 1972, Nixon and H. R. Haldeman were taped talking about using the CIA to cover up Watergate.
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On June 23, 1972, Nixon and H. R. Haldeman were taped talking about using the CIA to cover up Watergate. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Wednesday OP
Couldn't happen today, amiright? /nt bucolic_frolic Wednesday #1
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