In bold letters, it was the 2-word historic N.Y. Times headline for August 9, 1974, followed by “he urges a time of healing”

Find out the Final Jeopardy Answer for the episode airing on Friday, June 2 2023!

Today’s Final Jeopardy Category is: 20th Century America

Today’s contestants are Jared Watson, Jong Limb and Sylvia Izzo Hunter.

Today’s Final Jeopardy

In bold letters, it was the 2-word historic N.Y. Times headline for August 9, 1974, followed by “he urges a time of healing”

Final Jeopardy Answer

The Final Jeopardy Answer is: Nixon Resigns

Final Jeopardy Explanation

On August 9, 1974, the historic New York Times headline was “Nixon Resigns“. This headline marked a significant moment in American history as President Richard Nixon announced his resignation from the presidency. The resignation came amidst the Watergate scandal, a political scandal involving the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters and subsequent attempts to cover up the administration’s involvement.

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