Friday, August 9, 2024

50 Years Ago Today: Nixon Resigns

 

The Malignant Loser's Republican predecessor- in- crime, Richard M. Nixon resigned the Presidency 50 years ago today at noon, Eastern, after being told he would face certain impeachment and removal from office due to the Watergate scandal.  Here's his letter of resignation (click to enlarge):

Vice President Gerald Ford, upon taking the oath of office that day, said "My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over."  What he couldn't foresee is that we have recurring nightmares in America, like the long one we've been living through for nearly a decade.