Richard Nixon Resigned

While two American presidents have been impeached: Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton, no president has been forcibly removed from office. However, one has resigned under intense pressure and fear of not only impeachment but also removal: Richard Nixon. On August 8, 1974, Richard Nixon addressed the nation and resigned from office. He admitted to errors in judgment concerning the coverup of the Watergate break-in. On August, 9, 1974, at noon, Gerald Ford was sworn in and became the first president to never have been elected to either the Vice Presidency or the Presidency.