Did President Nixon know about the surveillance plan that took place at the demo

Question:Did he approve it? Why or Why not?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Did he approve it? Why or Why not?

He probably ordered it. He was paranoid of every group that disagreed with him in the minutest detail.

Hang on - I'll ask him . . . . . . .

he knew and approved the "mission"...he was looking for The Pentagon Papers (by daniel ellsburg).