Richard M. Nixon is put into office as the 37 president
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Key events in Richard M. Nixons presidency
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Key Events of President Richard M. Nixon
Nixon asks that Congress be granted authority to consolidate federal aid
Nixon orders cuts in overseas government
Nixon affirms his desire to withdraw U.S. troops from southeast Asia
Nixon affirms to withdraw U.S. troops from southeast Asia
The Watergate Committee subpoenas more than 500 tapes. That Nixon refuses to release stating that presidential communications must remain confidential.
Three letters of impeachment are put against Nixon by the House Judiciary Committee for obstruction of justice and abuse of power.
Nixon is told by his supporters that he could not win an impeachment trial. Nixon tells Ford, and a few Congressional leaders that he is going to resign
Richard Nixon resigns the presidency, at noon in a televised address.
