On This Day, Aug. 8: Nixon announces resignation on TV
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On August 8, 1974, Nixon resigned in light of the Watergate scandal. Now, 52 years later, the 'America First' movement claims the Republican president was the victim of a 'deep state' conspiracy, drawing parallels with Donald Trump.In light of the Watergate scandal, Nixon resigned from the US presidency on August 8, 1974. Now, 52 years later, the 'America First' movement claims the Republican was the victim of a 'deep state' conspiracy, drawing parallels with Donald Trump.
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Sat, 8 August 2026
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On Aug. 8, 1974, facing expected impeachment over the Watergate scandal, Richard Nixon became the first U.S. president to resign.
Sun, 16 August 2026
1 report- Le Monde English21:41edited after publishing
In light of the Watergate scandal, Nixon resigned from the US presidency on August 8, 1974. Now, 52 years later, the 'America First' movement claims the Republican was the victim of a 'deep state' conspiracy, drawing parallels with Donald Trump.