Quiz: Tricky yet Fascinating General Knowledge
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QUESTION 42.Who was the only U.S. president to ever resign?
Correct Incorrect Richard Nixon had a long and distinguished career as a senator before ascending to the presidency. However, his tenure as president was cut short. The infamous Watergate scandal, involving the burglary of his rival's documents at a hotel, captured national attention. The scandal was impossible to dismiss, leading to Nixon's resignation when he realized that Congress had sufficient votes to impeach him. Nixon recognized a checkmate when he saw one.