Which piece of evidence proved most decisive in establishing that President Nixon had participated in the Watergate cover-up?
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Correct answer: The secret White House tape recordings
The revelation by Alexander Butterfield that Nixon had a secret taping system led to a legal battle for the recordings. The 'Smoking Gun' tape specifically proved Nixon had ordered the CIA to impede the FBI's investigation.
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