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The Resignation of President Nixon
On 8 August 1974 Richard Nixon became the first US president in history to resign. Witness has been speaking to journalist Tom DeFrank, who watched the drama unfold.
On 8 August 1974 Richard Nixon became the first US president in history to resign from office, following the Watergate scandal. Witness has been speaking to journalist Tom DeFrank, who watched the drama unfold minute by minute.
Photo: Nixon announces his resignation on national television (Getty Images)
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