Richard M. Nixon's Resignation Letter
8/9/1974
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Facing impeachment and removal from office, President Richard Nixon resigned on August 9, 1974. Four days earlier Nixon released three tapes that implicated him in the cover-up.
This primary source comes from the General Records of the Department of State.
National Archives Identifier: 302035
Full Citation: Richard M. Nixon's Resignation Letter; 8/9/1974; General Records of the Department of State, Record Group 59. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/richard-m-nixons-resignation-letter, April 24, 2024]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.