Spiro Agnew
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About
U.S. vice president under Richard Nixon from 1969 to 1973 who was forced to resign in 1973 after being charged with accepting bribes. He was the only second Vice President in United States history to resign and was the only one to do so because of criminal charges.
Before Fame
He was promoted to an officer position in World War II and was awarded the Bronze Star for his service.
Trivia
He was the 55th Governor of Maryland from 1967 to 1969. He was preceded as Vice President by Hubert H. Humphrey.
Family Life
He got married to Elinor Judefind in May 1942; the couple had four children together.
Associated With
He served as the Vice President under President Richard Nixon.
