On the recordAugust 7, 1974
Therefore, I shall resign the Presidency effective at noon tomorrow.
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presidency.ucsb.eduTherefore, I shall resign the Presidency effective at noon tomorrow.
Address to the Nation Announcing Decision To Resign the Office of President of the United States
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