Facing the near certainty of impeachment by the House of Representatives and probable conviction by the Senate for his role in the Watergate scandal, Richard Nixon resigned the presidency in disgrace on August 9, 1974. This NBC News program tracks the unfolding events throughout that difficult day, including Nixon’s emotional farewell speech to his staff, shown in its entirety. Hosted by Jane Pauley. Not available in French-speaking Canada. (52 minutes)
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