Richard Nixon: “What is more important now is that we find a way to make this one Nation.”

I invite the Governors of the States and of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and other officials at the local level to issue similar proclamations.

Therefore, I shall resign the Presidency effective at noon tomorrow.

Always give your best, never get discouraged, never be petty.

As a result of these efforts, I am confident that the world is a safer place today, not only for the people of America but for the people of all nations, and that all of our children have a better chance than before of living in peace…