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#OTD August 8th 1974

37th President of the USA, President Richard M. Nixon spoke to the US people to announce that he would be resigning the presidency, effective from Midday August 9th 1974. He spent the day with his Vice President, Gerald R. Ford, re-drafting his speech and spending time with his Wife, Pat, his two Daughters Trisha and Julie and his son-in-laws. Nixon addressed the USA at 9.01 p.m. ET (Easter Time).