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Word: cious (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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There is Richard Nixon's letter ("Dear Mr. Secretary: I hereby resign the office of President of the United States"). There is John C. CalhounYgra-cious note from Columbia, S.C., dated 1832 ("Sir, Having concluded to accept of a seat in the Senate, to which I have been elected by the legislature of this state, I herewith resign the office of Vice President of the United States. Very respectfully, your ob svt"). Somewhat mysteriously, Spiro Agnew's letter of resignation never reached the archives...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Nation: The Pilgrims in the Archives | 5/17/1976 | See Source »

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