"I, Richard Milhous Nixon."
"I, Richard Milhous Nixon."
"Do solemnly swear."
"Do solemnly swear."
"That I will faithfully execute."
"That I will faithfully execute."
"The Office of the President of the United States."
"The Office of the President of the United States."
"And will, to the best of my ability."
"And will, to the best of my ability."
"Preserve, protect, and defend."
"Preserve, protect, and defend."
"The Constitution of the United States."
"The Constitution of the United States."
"So help me God."
"So help me God."
September 24, 1955
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"My fellow Americans,
"Only some thirteen minutes ago, I have been informed by Mrs Dwight Eisenhower, that President Eisenhower has succumbed to a heart attack while vacationing in Denver, Colorado. While shocked by this tragedy, I assure you that I am fit to assume the Presidency. Chief Justice Warren will be arriving shortly to swear me into office."