CBS News vault: 1974 Nixon resignation

President Richard Nixon resigned from office on August 8, 1974. Moments before Nixon goes on TV to resign, he is calm and jokes with staff. Watch this moment in history from the CBS News film vault.

Richard Nixon on Apologizing, Legacy, Loneliness, Defeat and Victories
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Richard Nixon on Apologizing, Legacy, Loneliness, Defeat and Victories

Deep Throat: The Full Story of Watergate (Tom Brokaw, NBC News)
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Deep Throat: The Full Story of Watergate (Tom Brokaw, NBC News)

Caroline Kennedy Remembers JFK, Jacqueline and JFK Jr. | David Letterman
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Caroline Kennedy Remembers JFK, Jacqueline and JFK Jr. | David Letterman

Richard Nixon departs from Washington for the last time as president
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Richard Nixon departs from Washington for the last time as president

Remarks on Signing Proclamation Granting Pardon to Nixon (September 8, 1974)
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Remarks on Signing Proclamation Granting Pardon to Nixon (September 8, 1974)

"His Buffoon Highness": Inside Prince Andrew's Disastrous Royal Tours | Andrew: Downfall of a Prince
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"His Buffoon Highness": Inside Prince Andrew's Disastrous Royal Tours | Andrew: Downfall of a Prince

Richard Nixon Takes Tough Questions On CBS This Morning (1990)
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Richard Nixon Takes Tough Questions On CBS This Morning (1990)

From the archives: Nixon announces release of Watergate tape transcripts in 1974
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From the archives: Nixon announces release of Watergate tape transcripts in 1974

Richard Nixon on Nightline with Ted Koppel | FULL INTERVIEW January 7, 1992
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Richard Nixon on Nightline with Ted Koppel | FULL INTERVIEW January 7, 1992

A Mob Boss Made a Joke About Dean Martin’s Dead Brother — His Calm Response Shocked Everyone
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A Mob Boss Made a Joke About Dean Martin’s Dead Brother — His Calm Response Shocked Everyone

Bay of Pigs Fiasco: JFK and Nixon
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Bay of Pigs Fiasco: JFK and Nixon

Richard Nixon delivers his farewell address to Administration staffers, August 9, 1974
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Richard Nixon delivers his farewell address to Administration staffers, August 9, 1974

Tom Brokaw Reflects On Robert F. Kennedy In California | Morning Joe | MSNBC
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Tom Brokaw Reflects On Robert F. Kennedy In California | Morning Joe | MSNBC

Ford sworn in as 40th Vice President of the United States and his remarks
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Ford sworn in as 40th Vice President of the United States and his remarks

Nixon before resignation and full speech, August 8, 1974
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Nixon before resignation and full speech, August 8, 1974

Nixon with no expletives deleted
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Nixon with no expletives deleted

History of the White House
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History of the White House

ARCHIVE | Obama vs Jimmy Kimmel: The Funniest Presidential Roast Ever at the White House | APT
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ARCHIVE | Obama vs Jimmy Kimmel: The Funniest Presidential Roast Ever at the White House | APT

President Nixon Farewell Address to Staffers
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President Nixon Farewell Address to Staffers

From the archives: Robert F. Kennedy on "Face the Nation" in 1967
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From the archives: Robert F. Kennedy on "Face the Nation" in 1967