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aug 8, 1974 - Nixon Resigns (August 8, 1974)

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The 37th President, Richard Nixon, announced his resignation in an address to the US public from the Oval Office due to the Watergate Scandal. This event is significant because it marked the end of Nixon's presidency, and marked the beginning of Gerald Ford’s presidency.

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aug 8, 1974
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~ 51 years ago