I don't consider Nixon's resignation to be something that he accepted without pressure--that is, willingly.
(As for the other technicalities, I would say that FDR did not relinquish power voluntarily--he was the one who broke the understood precedent, leading directly to the 22nd Amendment. Also, without JFK's tragedy, resignation of President or VP was not recognized as a legal method--there was no way to abdicate the office [other than impeachment and removal].)
So, Hayes. Why didn't I know about Hayes? I have some studying to do.
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Date: 2008-05-29 06:50 pm (UTC)(As for the other technicalities, I would say that FDR did not relinquish power voluntarily--he was the one who broke the understood precedent, leading directly to the 22nd Amendment. Also, without JFK's tragedy, resignation of President or VP was not recognized as a legal method--there was no way to abdicate the office [other than impeachment and removal].)
So, Hayes. Why didn't I know about Hayes? I have some studying to do.