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He resigned on October 10, 1973, as a result of criminal investigations dating from his term as the Governor of Maryland (January, 1967 - January, 1969). He later pled "no contest" to bribery charges and was disbarred.
After being forced to resign as Vice President, his party did not consider him to be a viable candidate for President.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoHis resignation was part of a plea bargain with the US Attorney General (to avoid the more serious charges of extortion, tax fraud, bribery and conspiracy). Spiro Agnew was allowed to plead no contest to a single charge that he had failed to report $29,500 of income received in 1967, with the condition that he resign the office of Vice President. On October 10, 1973he became the 2nd vice-president to resign
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∙ 14y agoSpiro Agnew wasn't "kicked out".
His resignation was part of a plea bargain with the US Attorney General (to avoid the more serious charges of extortion, tax fraud, bribery and conspiracy).
He was allowed to plead no contest to a single charge that he had failed to report $29,500 of income received in 1967, with the condition that he resign the office of Vice President.
So, on October 10, 1973 he became the 2nd vice-president to resign while still in office
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∙ 13y agohe had improper tax returns.
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When did Spiro Agnew resign as Vice President?
Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned from office on October 10, 1973.
Was Spiro Agnew Vice President?
Spiro Agnew was the vice-president of the US from January 30,1969 until October 10,1973 when he resigned his office.
What is the birth name of Spiro Agnew?
Spiro Agnew's birth name is Spiro Theodore Agnew.
Two people to resign the office of vice president?
Spiro Agnew, ?
Who was the vice president before Gerald Ford?
Spiro Agnew was the Vice President before Gerald Ford, serving with President Richard Nixon. Agnew resigned due to corruption charges.
What nicknames did Spiro Agnew go by?
Spiro Agnew went by Ted.
What characterizes Spiro Agnew?
He resigned the office of vice president of the United States
What is Spiro Agnew's birthday?
Spiro Agnew was born on November 9, 1918.
When was Spiro Agnew born?
Spiro Agnew was born on November 9, 1918.
When was Spiro Agnew Richard Nixon's running mate?
January 1969, the same day that Richard Nixon became president.
What was spiro agnew's nickname?
Spiro Agnew's nickname was "Spiro T. Agnew". There is no commonly known or widely used specific nickname associated with him.
Where was Spiro Agnew born?
Spiro Agnew was born in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
