What did the average person think of the resignation of President Richard Nixon in 1974?

I've been reading a lot about Watergate. I remember reading that 50-60% of Americans thought Nixon should resign. I'm still reading about it but I would appreciate learning more from people more knowledgeable than myself about the topic.<br><br>Did most Americans believe he should resign back in 1974?<br><br>Did they believe Nixon's assertion that he was not aware of the break in until after the fact?<br><br>What was the public opinion of Gerald Ford and his pardon of Nixon after he resigned?