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50 Years

August 9, 1974

President Nixon Waves Goodbye “Plain Man” Gerald Ford Takes Office Vows Long National Nightmare Over

August 8, 1974

Sources Predict President To Announce His Resignation In 8 p.m. TV Address Nixon Meets With Ford

August 7, 1974

Demand For Nixon’s Resignation Mounting House Members Announce Support For Impeachment

August 6, 1974

President Tells Cabinet He Won’t Resign More Lawmakers Request Nixon Resign

August 5, 1974

Senate Will Debate Impeachment Rules Nixon Doesn’t Plan TV Speech

August 2, 1974

John Dean, Nixon’s #1 Accuser, Sentenced 1-4 Years For Conspiracy For a Cover-up U.S. Senator Cook Changes Mind On Paintsville Dam Project

August 1, 1973

Tobacco Farmers Rejoice At Price Increase Leading Lawmakers Expect President To Be Impeached

July 31, 1974

Judiciary Committee Ends Historic Debate Nixon’s #2 Ehrlichman Sentenced to 20 Months To Five Years For Ellsberg Break-in Case