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Numerous leaders have resigned over the years.

In the US, Richard Nixon resigned on August 9, 1974 before he was to be impeached.

Other significant resignations include:

  • Mikhail Gorbachev during the collapse of the USSR. (1991)
  • Boris Yeltsin of Russia (1999)
  • Hosni Mubarak in Egypt during the Arab Spring (2011)

Presidents often resign from their previous office to take the office of President. Eg.: Bill Clinton resigned as Governor of Arkansas to become President of the United States.

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