Butterfield served as a deputy assistant to Nixon from 1969 to 1973
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Alexander Butterfield, Nixon Aide Who Uncovered the Watergate Tapes, Dies at 99
Mar 9, 2026 | 8:11 PM
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Butterfield served as a deputy assistant to Nixon from 1969 to 1973