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On August 9, 1974, Nixon Resigned and Ford Became President

President Richard Nixon resigned from office on August 9, 1974, and Gerald Ford took the oath of office as the new President of the United States.

Aug 9, 2026, 1:07 PM Reason

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On Saturday, August 9, 1974, President Richard Nixon resigned from the office of the President of the United States. On the same day, Gerald Ford was sworn in as the new President. This significant transition marked a pivotal moment in U.S. political history.

This event is noted in the context of Supreme Court history and was highlighted by Reason.com in a post commemorating the date.

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