What president nixon did do on august 9th 1974 as a result of the watergate scandal?
a. he gave a speech on national television proclaiming his innocence.
b. he declared his innocence before congress.
c. he went to trial on obstruction of justice charges.
d. he resigned from office.

He resigned from office or letter d.  This was due to the Watergate Scandal were a break-in at the Watergate office complex was tied to the President along with other activities against his opponents.  With the overwhelming evidence connecting him to the break-in as well as other illegal activities, Nixon chose to resign rather than be impeached.

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