Richard Nixon resigned from the Presidency #OTD 1974. He is the only President to resign from the office.

Here is a quick thread reviewing that moment in history - and other fun facts below! Enjoy!
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Richard Nixon flew Air Force One back home after resigning the Presidency (1974).

As Gerald Ford was being sworn in in Washington DC, the plane (over Missouri) was redesignated from Air Force One to "Special Air Mission 27000" - meaning no President was on board.
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Gerald Ford's Presidential Proclamation 4311:
The Pardon of President Richard Nixon .

"I know I will go to hell, because I pardoned Richard Nixon."
- Gerald Ford
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After his resignation Richard Nixon was a bit slow moving his things out of the White House so Gerald Ford served a short period of his term from his personal residence.

Here is a picture of Ford going to work on his first day as President.
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: @AP

After resigning the Presidency, Richard Nixon eventually moved to Bergen County, New Jersey, where he had an easy drive to his publishers in New York City - essential in attempting to rebuild his image as a foreign policy guru.
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While retiring in Bergen County, New Jersey, Richard Nixon was famous locally for donning makeup and inviting trick-or-treaters into his homes on Halloween. The kids recieved a can of soda, a candy bar, and a card signed by Richard Nixon himself.
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