A family watches President Richard Nixon resign on television while Barry Goldwater gives a press conference.

President Richard Nixon addresses the nation from the Oval Office, discussing his decision-making process in public life and the impact of the Watergate scandal. He concludes that due to the lack of congressional support, he will resign from the presidency, effective the following day, with Vice President Ford set to be sworn in as the new president.

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