Exactly 50 years ago, Richard Nixon became the only US president to resign from office. The 37th President stepped down on August 9, 1974, amid the Watergate scandal. This significant event occurred after Nixon's administration was embroiled in a web of corruption, including burglary, wiretapping, and obstruction of justice. His resignation came as impeachment proceedings loomed.

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