Richard M. Nixon- Alisa

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  • Richard M. Nixon is put into office as the 37 president

    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

    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.

    Richard Nixon resigns the presidency, at noon in a televised address.