On Saturday, August 9, 1974, President Richard Nixon officially resigned from the office of the President of the United States. On that same day, Gerald Ford took the oath of office, becoming the new President. This significant event in U.S. history was noted in a post titled "Today in Supreme Court History: August 9, 1974" published by Reason.com.

This moment marked a pivotal transition in American political history, with Ford assuming the presidency following Nixon's resignation.

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