because in the story its says "Public and media pressure led to the investigator's request that a judge order Nixon to turn over the tapes. Many Americans, including members of Congress, believed Nixon knew something about the break-in. They no longer supported him. Some thought his lack of cooperation on the recordings showed guilt. Nixon felt that Congress might no longer support any decisions he may need to make as president.<u><em>Therefore, he resigned before the end of his term.</em></u>Listen to an excerpt from his final words as president to the American people.
