noun
1.
the act of resigning.
2.
a formal statement, document, etc., stating that one gives up an office, position, etc.
What were you saying about plain English? I certainly remember him giving his formal speech(statement) on tv in 68 that he was not running; giving up his office.
Even you said he "voluntarily withdrew". Definitely a resignation.
Yes, he withdrew from being a candidate. He continued to be President. He didn't resign the remainder of his first term. He couldn't resign his second term because he wasn't elected to a second term.
Does that clear it up?
