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In the summer of 1974 Richard Nixon faced mounting pressure because of the continuing discoveries of the Watergate scandal. His approval rating reached an all time low of 23%. Finally on August 9th, 1974 Richard Nixon resigned in order to avoid facing impeachment by the Congress.

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Nixon resigned as President during his second term, due to the Watergate Scandal. Impeachment proceeded were beginning and he decided to quit rather than fight the charges.

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August 9, 1974 was the day that Nixon left office.

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