When did nixon resign as president?

Richard Milhous Nixon (January 9, 1913 – April 22, 1994) was an American politician who served as the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 until 1974, when he resigned from office, the only U.S. president to do so. read more

This Day In History: 08/08/1974 - Nixon Resigns. On this day in 1974, on an evening televised address, President Richard M. Nixon announces his intention to become the first president in American history to resign. read more

Vice President Gerald R. Ford of Michigan will take the oath as the new President at noon to complete the remaining 2 1/2 years of Mr. Nixon's term. After two years of bitter public debate over the Watergate scandals, President Nixon bowed to pressures from the public and leaders of his party to become the first President in American history to resign. read more