... recommended that Nixon be impeached for covering up the Watergate, abusing his powers, and refusing to honor committee subpoenas. Nixon announced his resignation on August 8, 1974. Gerald Ford was sworn in as his successor. On September 8, Ford granted him a pardon for any federal crimes he committed while he was president. On a scale from 0-5, I would give Nixon a 3 1/2. During his administration, especially, his first term ... ...

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