Resignation Letter of President Richard M. Nixon

Authors

Richard M. Nixon
United States. President (1969-1974: Nixon)

Files

Description

President Richard Nixon's resignation letter dated August 9, 1974 triggered the second use of the Twenty-Fifth Amendment. Letter witnessed by Henry Kissinger.

Start Date

8-9-1974

Keywords

Presidency, Twenty-Fifth Amendment, 25th Amendment, Presidential Resignation, Presidential Succession