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Photo of Richard Nixon bids farewell to his presidency on Aug. 9, 1974. In July 1973,Congress, reflecting the will of its constituents, prohibited military involvement in South Vietnam. Nixon’s resignation was another sign that U.S. support had ended.

Richard Nixon bids farewell to his presidency on Aug. 9, 1974. In July 1973,Congress, reflecting the will of its constituents, prohibited military involvement in South Vietnam. Nixon’s resignation was another sign that U.S. support had ended. (Bettmann/Getty Images)

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