Because of the Watergate Scandal. Nixon had denied any involvement in the break-ins into the Democrat Party Headquarters at the Watergate Complex, but the media soon discovered he had been in charge of it. According to the US Constitution, a US President can be impeached (sacked by Congress) for lying. Nixon chose to resign rather than by impeached.
Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon gave up the presidency when he resigned on August 9, 1974.
His pardon of Richard Nixon
No states entered the Union during the Presidency of Richard M. Nixon.
Richard Nixon
Richard M. Nixon was elected President at age 55.
Nixon lost to John Kennedy in 1960.
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Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon's Watergate scandal not only ended his presidency but also caused a generation to distrust government and its leaders.