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On August 8, 1974, a unique and tragic event in American history occurred as President Richard M. Nixon appeared on television to announce his decision to resign the presidency effective at noon the next day. The announcement came as a result of the Watergate scandal and the subsequent collapse of political support for him in Congress
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When did Richard Nixon resign?
August 8,l974, this was over two years AFTER the Watergate incident break-in on June l7,l972, My l6Th birthday. He announced it August 8, 1974, but the resignation went into effect at noon August 9, 1974.
Why did the booming of hiroshima and nagasaki happen?
Hiroshima was on 6 august 1945, and Nagasaki was on august 9 1945.
Which president was first to resign presidency?
Richard Nixon was the only President to resign from office on 9 August 1974.
Which US presidents resigned in 1870?
noneThe only time that a U.S. President resigned the presidency was when Richard Nixon did so on August 9, 1974.
How many years after the watergate break in did Nixon retire?
A little over two years. The break-in happened on June 17, 1972. President Nixon resigned on August 9, 1974.
