The resignation of Nixon was a horribly traumatic event for our country. It allowed the likes of Jimmy Carter to gain the presidency.
"The resignation of Nixon was a horribly traumatic event for our country. It allowed the likes of Jimmy Carter to gain the presidency."
No kidding. (shudder!!!)
On the other hand, if we had not experienced the trauma of Carter's four long years, Ronald Reagan might not have been elected. Maybe things turned out OK in the end.