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aug 9, 1974 - The U.S. President Resigns

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On August 8, 1974, U.S. President Richard Nixon, who was in the Watergate scandal, officially announced his resignation. It became effective the next day, causing Gerald Ford to become the new president. This is the only time in history when a U.S. President has resigned.

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aug 9, 1974
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~ 51 years ago