Question

When Nixon announced his resignation on television, he told the American people he would leave office when?

a. At the end of his term
b. At the end of the month
c. Immediately that night
d. At noon the next day

Answer 1

Nixon announced that he would leave office at noon the next day.

Step-by-step explanation:

When Nixon announced his resignation on television, he told the American people he would leave office at noon the next day. Nixon's resignation took effect the day after his announcement, on August 9, 1974. This marked the end of his presidency and the beginning of the subsequent presidency of Gerald Ford.