he was spying on the german
Nixon refused to turn over the tapes during his presidential scandal under the grounds of "<em>the right to privacy"</em> protected by the 4th amendment. However, the 4th amendment didn't apply to him, because he was the leader of the US, and the citizens have a right to know what is going on inside the White House, as decision made in there can affect the people of US.
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Similarities: the north Koreans and the Vietcong were communist, the Russians back both the north and south. Both are examples of the US following it's containment policy.
difference: Vietnam was dense jungle warfare.