2. Presidential Tapes

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Take on the role of an antiques appraiser and research this artifact. Which president is associated with this artifact and what presidential power does it represent? The more information you provide, the more valuable the artifact. This 3D printable model was created by a student in Ms. Relator's US Government class at Dominion HS in Virginia. Find out more about the Mystery Artifact lesson at https://www.lcps.org/Page/186358 Mystery artifact created by, Noah Freeland What is the presidential action and what are the significance of the tapes? Fix APA Citations Clues: This object reflects a famous president for his background deeds. At the time the country used this type of item to listen to music and record other things. This president was the "first" to have something happen to him. Significance & Research The Object: Cassette Tape Details about the Object: The only details on the object itself were the Sony branding on it, which was the company that made the tapes. President: Richard M. Nixon, January 20, 1969 – August 9, 1974, Republican Party Presidential Role & Executive Action: Drug Law enforcement. Executive order To better prohibit illegal drugs Are these what the tapes are talking about? Impact on America/ Significance Why was Nixon impeached? What do the tapes have to do with it? This is important to American history as it shows the things that go on in the government behind people's backs and as well as the very first impeachment to occur. "I wanted to research this president because it shows Richard Nixon and the first impeachment in presidential history." Works Cited Baby Boomer eMuseum. (n.d.). Retrieved March 02, 2017, from http://www.mikanet.com/museum/item.php?item=1802 Richard Nixon: Executive Order 11727—Drug Law Enforcement - July 6, 1973. (n.d.). Retrieved March 02, 2017, from http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/?pid=59117 Visual Evidence Baby Boomer eMuseum. (n.d.). Retrieved March 02, 2017, from http://www.mikanet.com/museum/item.php?item=1802 The Nixon Tapes. (12 October 2009). Spytekimports [blogs]. Retrieved March 02, 2017, from http://spytekimports.blogspot.com/2009/10/nixon-white-house-tape-recorders-now.html