Richard M. Nixon, on the verge of impeachment as a result of the Watergate Scandal , became the first US President to resign from office on August 9, 1974. (The Watergate scandal began on June 17, 1972.)
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 the Presidency in order to avoid facing impeachment by the Congress.
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Richard Nixon
President Richard Nixon
That president was Richard Nixon.
Resign from office.
President Richard M. Nixon.
Archibald Cox
One of the legacies of the Watergate Scandal is people do not trust the government as much as they did before. It has also led to more transparency on the part of the government.
Richard M Nixon, in 1974
President Richard Nixon.
Resign from office.
his impending impeachment for his role in the watergate scandal.
President Richard M. Nixon.
The Watergate scandal forced Nixon to resign the presidency.
The Watergate scandal forced Nixon to resign the presidency.
Archibald Cox
US President Richard Nixon was elected US President in 1968. He was reelected in 1972. Due to the Watergate scandal, Nixon was forced to resign.
Faced impeachment for his part in the Watergate scandal. - APEX.
One of the legacies of the Watergate Scandal is people do not trust the government as much as they did before. It has also led to more transparency on the part of the government.
Richard M Nixon, in 1974
Richard Nixon resigned because he would have been impeached by congress.