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Oct 16, 1973 · Following is a transcript of former Vice President Spiro T. Agnew's television and radio address from Washington last night as recorded by The New York Times. Good evening, ladies and...
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Spiro Theodore Agnew (/ ˈ s p ɪər oʊ ˈ æ ɡ n juː /; November 9, 1918 – September 17, 1996) was the 39th vice president of the United States, serving from 1969 until his resignation in 1973. He is the second of two vice presidents to resign the position, the first being John C. Calhoun in 1832.
Spiro T. Agnew (1918–1996) served as vice-president of the United States under Richard Nixon from 1969 to 1973. Known for his combative style, Agnew resigned from the vice-presidency after being charged with accepting bribes when he served as governor of Maryland.
Former Vice President Spiro T. Agnew addressing the nation on October 15, 1973, just days after his resignation from office.
May 10, 2024 · Spiro Agnew, 39th vice president of the United States (1969–73) in the Republican administration of President Richard M. Nixon. Amid a scandal related to his governorship of Maryland, he became the first person to resign the nation’s second highest office under duress.
On October 10, 1973, after the U.S. Justice Department uncovered widespread evidence of his political corruption, Spiro Agnew announces his resignation as vice president of the United...
