Richard nixons resignation speech analysis by shane. Moments before he goes onair to resign as president of the united states, richard nixon is calm and collected, joking with staff as they set up. To inform the people of his official resignation, try to improve his reputation and highlight the positive aspects of his presidency. Go here for more about richard nixons resignation speech. Nixon resigns after the revelations of the watergate scandal, president richard nixon announces to the nation on august 8, 1974, that he will resign the presidency at noon the following day. President richard nixons final remarks at the white house. Richard nixons resignation meant he avoided an impeachment trial and therefore being removed from office. On june 17, 1972, five men were arrested while attempting to bug the democratic national. But in my last book, nixonland, it was absolutely crucial, and i did a lot of listening to the tapeslike in april 1971 how nixon planned for a speech on vietnam, then gave the speech, then. That his resignation would damage the nation more than it would help it. The program is part of a special aired on the 15th anniversary of nixon s august 9, 1974 resignation.
Aug 05, 2014 on august 8, 1974, richard nixon addressed the american people from the white house to announce his resignation as president of the united states. The presidents resignation letter is addressed to the secretary of state, in keeping with a law passed by congress in 1792. Jul 30, 2014 remembering a presidential resignation. Apr 14, 2017 but in my last book, nixonland, it was absolutely crucial, and i did a lot of listening to the tapeslike in april 1971 how nixon planned for a speech on vietnam, then gave the speech, then. Apr 27, 1994 complete video of richard nixons funeral service. Richard nixon s resignation speech was an address made on august 8, 1974, by president of the united states richard nixon to the american public. Analysis of paragraphs 14 nixon claimed that he no longer has a strong enough political base in congress to continue his effort. Jun 12, 2008 after the turmoil of the watergate scandal, and the initiation of impeachment proceedings in the house of representatives, president nixon decides to resign from office and announces the decision. On august 8, 1974, richard nixon addressed the american people from the white house to announce his resignation as president of the.
Aug 08, 2014 the clip is part of nixons the one, a television series created by shearer and the nixon scholar stanley kutler. Between nixons accession to office and his resignation in august 1974, unemployment rates had risen from 3. Remembering the emotional fallout from nixons resignation. President richard nixons final remarks at the white house august 9, 1974. Rodney dangerfield at his best on the tonight show starring johnny carson 1983 duration. Aug 14, 2017 the resignation speech was delivered from the oval office and was carried live on radio and television. She started out by welcoming nixon into his new job as president, noting the trouble in the world and that they could get blowedup at any time.
Between nixon s accession to office and his resignation in august 1974, unemployment rates had risen from 3. Richard nixon s resignation meant he avoided an impeachment trial and therefore being removed from office. President nixon resigned 45 years ago amid watergate investigation. Sep 26, 2008 excerpts from richard nixon s farewell speech to whitehouse staff. The collapse of support in the congress marked the end of nixon s twoyear battle against news media, government agencies, the senate and house of representatives and the u. Hes speaking directly to the people of the united states, and indirectly to the whole world. Nixons resignation speech, nixons farewell speech, fords pardon speech, doles eulogy of nixon. As yall will no doubt have noticed, theres been, uh, just a few annotated speeches punctuating the current presidential campaign. It follows the full text transcript of richard nixons resignation speech, delivered at washington d. President nixons resignation speech august 8, 1974 video. Oct 20, 2009 president richard nixon offers his resignation from the presidency in the wake fo the watergate scandal. August 8, 1974 clip of president nixon resignation address this clip, title, and description were not created by cspan. President richard nixon offers his resignation from the presidency in the wake fo the watergate scandal.
Nixon agnew 1968 click to return to 1968 page richard m. The weird minutes before nixons resignation the new yorker. Nixon resigned the presidency in this letter dated august 9, 1974. Remembering the emotional fallout from nixons resignation forty years ago friday, president richard nixon resigned because of the watergate scandal. Excerpts from richard nixons farewell speech to whitehouse staff. Ray price, who wrote president nixons resignation speech, is interviewed.
President nixon resignation speech soapstone by ben hessler. This is apparent due to the line in the speech therefore, i shall resign the presidency effective at noon tomorrow. Nixon speechwriters reflect on former president the gw. Here is the video clip of nixons televised resignation speech. It was first broadcast in britain earlier this yeara savvy choice for a. On the morning of august 9, 1974, the day following president nixon s televised resignation speech, white house chief of staff alexander haig presented this letter to president nixon to sign. Nixon s resignation speech, nixon s farewell speech, fords pardon speech, doles eulogy of nixon. Observers coined a new term for the undesirable combination of unemployment and inflation. Aug 09, 1974 nixons final remarks to the white house staff. Richard nixon s resignation speech on august 8, 1974, richard nixon addressed the american people from the white house to announce his resignation as president of the united states. Nixon resigns the presidency august 8, 1974 youtube. President richard nixon s final remarks at the white house august 9, 1974. President nixon resignation speech soapstone by ben.
Supreme court all stemming from a breakin that occurred on the night of june 17, 1972, when five burglars entered the democratic national committee offices at the watergate office complex in washington, d. Richard nixons resignation speech on august 8, 1974, richard nixon addressed the american people from the white house to announce his resignation as president of the united states. Nixon and the watergate scandal this forms part of the larger postwar american political songs project. Watch nixons speech 23m text of president richard nixons resignation speech. Richard nixon became the first united states president to resign from office on august 9, 1974. The purpose of the speech was for nixon to announce that he was resigning from office due to the watergate scandal. Price to begin drafting the resignation speech yesterday, even before he made his decision to resign, aides said. Watch richard nixons resignation speech clip history. The goal of this project is to preserve the physical records for the future, as artifacts of the 20th century. Richard nixon presidential resignation speech on the 8th of august, 1974, americas 37th president richard nixon gave his 37th ovaloffice address to the nation. Nixon presidential nomination acceptance speech 1968 4president. The purpose of the speech was for nixon to announce that he was resigning from office due to the watergate scandal nixon s resignation was the culmination of what he referred to in his speech. Compilation of president reagans humor from selected speeches, 198189 duration.
President nixon addresses the nation saying that he would resign effective at noon on august 9, 1974. Nixons letter resigning the presidency, august 9, 1974 you can see a highresolution image of the resignation letter 35k jpeg. President nixon addresses the nation to announce he will resign effective at noon on august 9, 1974. Excerpt taken from great speeches volume 3 from educational video group, inc. What we see in this address is a destroyed and beaten president, who still manages to maintain a high degree of dignity. Ray price, who wrote president nixon s resignation speech, is interviewed. Nixon announces resignation 1974 today in history 8 aug 17. Speeches of richard nixon southeast missouri state.
President richard nixon address announcing resignation. It was delivered in the oval office of the white house. Address to the nation announcing decision to resign the office of. On august 8, 1974, richard nixon addressed the american people from the white house to announce his resignation as president of the united states. Nixon became the first president to resign his office before completing his term. Richard rovere, who wrote about politics for this magazine for three decades, described the 1955 edition of nixon, then fortytwo, as robust, intelligent. Jun 18, 2011 president nixon addressed the nation in prime time in his first public speech on the subject of watergate. Following the revelations stemming from the investigation of the watergate breakin, president richard m. About list of songs about or referencing richard m.
Aug 08, 2014 remembering the emotional fallout from nixon s resignation forty years ago friday, president richard nixon resigned because of the watergate scandal. Republican national convention miami beach, florida august 8, 1968. Text of president nixons final remarks to the white house staff. The resignation speech was delivered from the oval office and was carried live on radio and television. May 30, 2015 president nixons resignation speech august 8, 1974.
On august 9, 1974, nixon quit the most important job in the world. Nixon before resignation and full speech, august 8, 1974 youtube. Text of president richard nixons resignation speech. His counter claim is that he felt it was his duty to persevere and complete his term of office. Five members of richard nixons speechwriting staff discussed the pivotal speeches they crafted for the former president during an unpopular war, rampant protests and nixons infamous resignation in jack morton auditorium monday. Aug 08, 1974 nixon recalls his last full day in the white house.
Richard nixons resignation speech analysis by shane willis. Richard nixons resignation speech was an address made on august 8, 1974, by president of the united states richard nixon to the american public. The purpose of the speech was for nixon to announce that he was resigning from office due to the watergate scandal nixons resignation was the culmination of what he referred to in his speech. Us president, richard nixon, delivers his resignation speech. The nixon administrations attempt to cover up the breakin at the democratic national committee. Nixon addressed the american people to announce his resignation. Nixon, who was described as wretched and gray yesterday while wrestling with his decision, was described today as relaxed. He backs up his claim for leaving with evidence saying. This post was written by hatchet staff writer reid davenport. Richard milhous nixon january 9, 19 april 22, 1994 was the 37th president of the united states, serving from 1969 until 1974.
President nixon resigned 45 years ago amid watergate. On the morning of august 9, 1974, the day following president nixons televised resignation speech, white house chief of staff alexander haig presented this letter to. Members of the cabinet, members of the white house staff, all of our friends here. School of media and public affairs professor lee huebner, a former nixon adviser. Nixon stated that he was resigning for the good of the country and asked the nation to. His successor, president gerald ford, issued an unconditional pardon in september 1974 for any offences mr nixon might have committed as president, saving him from possible prosecution. Nixon s letter resigning the presidency, august 9, 1974 you can see a highresolution image of the resignation letter 35k jpeg. Speaker the speaker of the resignation speech is the president of the united states. Remembering richard nixons resignation the new yorker. After five years in the white house that saw the conclusion to the u.
President richard nixon resigns august 9, 1974 youtube. After the turmoil of the watergate scandal, and the. On the evening of april 30, 1970, president nixon announced that the united states was going to attack north vietnamese and vietcong sanctuaries which were threatening allies from the vietnamesecambodian border. This influences the speech by making it proper and correct. Nixons resignation speech this transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate. A 15 minute video of preisident nixon adressing the nation. The collapse of support in the congress marked the end of nixons twoyear battle against news media, government agencies, the senate and house of representatives and the u. I think the record should show that this is one of those spontaneous things that we always arrange whenever the president comes in to speak, and it will be so reported in the press, and we don. Each time i have done so to discuss with you some matter. President richard nixon resignation address to nation youtube. President nixon addressed the nation in prime time in his first public speech on the subject of watergate.