Richard Nixon: “This is indeed a very special day for the White House for reasons that have already been indicated, I am sure, by Mrs.…”

I do hereby proclaim October 29, 1974, as National Student Government Day.

It is essential that we move ahead to revitalize the global trading system through multilateral negotiations.

I further urge all students in our country to acquaint themselves fully with their own student government associations and to play a constructive role in contributing to their success.

I have never been a quitter. To leave office before my term is completed is abhorrent to every instinct in my body. But as president, I must put the interests of America first. Therefore, I shall resign the presidency effective at noon…