On this day: Richard Nixon becomes the only US president to resign

On this day, 47 years ago, Richard Nixon became the only US President to resign from office.

Former US president Richard Nixon, upon facing impeachment in the Watergate scandal, stepped down from his position in a final televised address to the public

(photo credit: REUTERS)

BySIMCHA PASKO

AUGUST 9, 2021 02:22

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