Spiro Agnew
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| In office January 20, 1969 – October 10, 1973 |
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| President | Richard Nixon |
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| Preceded by | Hubert Humphrey |
| Succeeded by | Gerald Ford |
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| Born | November 9, 1918 Towson, Maryland |
| Died | September 17, 1996 Berlin, Maryland |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Judy Agnew |
Spiro Theodore Agnew (November 9, 1918 – September 17, 1996) was the 39th Vice President of the United States. He served under President Richard M. Nixon. He was also the 55th governor of the state of Maryland. He is most famous for his resignation in 1973 after he was charged with the crime of tax evasion.
[edit] External links
- Spiro Agnew biography on U.S. Senate website
- The 30th Anniversary of Agnew's Resignation As Vice President (University of Maryland)
- The Archives of Maryland collection of speeches, messages and other public papers during Agnews governorship 1967-69
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