Spiro agnew was the first vice president under president Nixon?

Who was Richard Nixon's first vice president?

In 1952, when Nixon was elected Vice President, Alben W. Barkley of the Democratic Party was the Vice President.In 1956, when Nixon was re-elected Vice president, Nixon was of course the Vice President.In 1968, when Nixon was elected to the presidency, Hubert Humphrey was the Vice President, whom Nixon also defeated in the election.In 1972, when Nixon was re-elected, Spiro Agnew was the Vice President.

Was Nelson Rockfeller the vice President for Nixon?

First it was Spiro T. Agnew, who resigned, then Gerald R. Ford.

What was Spiro Agnew known for?

Spiro Agnew (born November 9, 1918 in Baltimore, Maryland; died September 17, 1996 in Berlin, Maryland) served as the 39th Vice-President of the United States and the 55th Governor of Maryland.

Vice President Gerald R Ford was forced to resign because he had accepted money from Maryland state building contractors?

No. Spiro Agnew was the Governor of Maryland when he accepted money from contractors. He was later Nixon's first Vice President. When Spiro Agnew resigned, Gerald Ford replaced him.

What day and year was Gerald Ford elected president?

Gerald Ford was never elected. First he became Vice-President when Spiro Agnew resigned, then he became President after Richard Nixon resigned.

When did ford become vice president?

He became Vice-President because Spiro T. Agnew was caught in a scandal back home in Maryland and Gerald Ford was his replacement.

What man became the president without ever being elected president or vice president?

Gerald Ford, in 1974. First he became VP when Spiro Agnew resigned in '73, then ascended to the presidency when Richard Nixon resigned.

Why was Spiro Agnew impeached?

Spiro Agnew was infamous for being corrupt. He was the only vice president to resign his office because of criminal charges such as: Bribery, Tax Fraud, Extortion and conspiracy. He was also the first Greek American to become Vice President. When Agnew resigned, he was replaced by Gerald Ford, who would then become the President of the United States when Richard Nixon resigned. Gerald Ford is the only United States President who was not elected by voters for the Office of President or Vice President.

Who were President Richard Nixon's vice presidents?

Spiro T. Agnew (1969-1973) - resignedGerald R. Ford (1973-1974) - became PresidentNixon had two Vice Presidents while he was in office from January 20, 1969, to August 9, 1974. His running mate in 1968 and 1972 was former Maryland governor Spiro Theodore Agnew. When Agnew resigned in on October 10, 1973, Nixon nominated Gerald Ford (the sitting House Minority Leader) as the 40th Vice President of the US, sworn in on December 6, 1973. When Nixon resigned in 1974 because of the Watergate scandal, Ford became the 38th President of the US (the first US President not elected President or Vice President). Ford subsequently pardoned Nixon, who lived another 20 years in a state of partial infamy.Agnew was the first American of Greek decent to serve in this position. In October of 1973 Agnew was formerly charged with accepting bribes totaling more than one hundred thousand dollars while in office as Baltimore County Executive, Governor of Maryland and as the Vice President. Agnew plead to one count of failure to report income in the year 1967 and was the only Vice President to ever resign because of criminal charges. His resignation foreshadowed the dark and scandalous nature of Nixon's own Presidency.The resignation of Agnew and selection of Gerald Ford as the new Vice President marked the first time the provision of the 25th Amendment was implemented. Ford's own Vice Presidency was largely overshadowed by the criminal investigations of Richard Nixon who was later forced to resign over the Watergate scandal that elevated Ford from being the 40th Vice President to the 38th President of the United States.Initially Spiro Agnew... later Gerald Ford

What was vice-president's agnew's first name?

Spiro Theodore Agnew, born November 9, 1918 - died September 17, 1996

Who was Nixon's vice president when he first took office and why did he have to leave office?

Spiro T. Agnew was Nixon's running mate both times that he won. He served from January 1969 until, in the heat of the Watergate break-in investigation, he resigned in October 1973, ten months before President Nixon's resignation.

Who was Vice President in the 1970s?

Vice presidents of the 1970'sThe 37th President of the United States was Richard Nixon January 20, 1969 August 9, 1974. His Vice President was Spiro Agnew from 1969-1973. Spiro Agnew resigned in 1973 after criminal charges were brought against him. Gerald Ford was Vice President from 1973-1974, and Succeeded Nixon when he was impeached. Gerald Ford was the 38th President of the United States from August 9, 1974 to January 20, 1977. His Vice President was Nelson Rockefeller. Walter Mondale was the Vice President from 1977-1981 under the 39th President Jimmy Carter.