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Forty years ago today President Richard Nixon finally announced his resignation on national television, effective 12 p.m. August 9, 1974.
Good riddance.
CBS
Bonus photo: Nixon’s last meal in the White House, as President:
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Forty years ago today President Richard Nixon finally announced his resignation on national television, effective 12 p.m. August 9, 1974.
Good riddance.
CBS
Bonus photo: Nixon’s last meal in the White House, as President: