Nixon.27s farewell Inauguration of Gerald Ford



the fords escort nixons across south lawn of white house army 1 before gerald ford takes oath of office, august 9, 1974



nixon displays v-for-victory sign departs white house after resigning


in televised oval office speech on august 8, 1974, president richard nixon, facing impeachment proceedings role in watergate scandal , alleged cover-up, announced nation resign presidency of united states effective @ noon tomorrow [august 9]. @ 9:00 am following morning, nixon gave farewell talk east room assembly of white house staff , selected dignitaries, including cabinet , vice president ford. emotional event, president nixon breaking down number of times. when finished, vice president ford escorted president , first lady army helicopter, president waved famous v-sign before flying off air force 1 , flight exile in california. nuclear codes left ford.








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