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Spiro Agnew

Spiro Agnew. 1918 - 1996. Introduction. 39 th Vice President – Nixon 2 nd Vice President to resign (1 st because of criminal charges). Early Years. Started studying law in his early years County Executive of Baltimore Governor of Maryland. Press and War Critics.

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Spiro Agnew

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  1. Spiro Agnew 1918 - 1996

  2. Introduction • 39th Vice President – Nixon • 2nd Vice President to resign(1st because of criminal charges)

  3. Early Years • Started studying law in his early years • County Executive of Baltimore • Governor of Maryland

  4. Press and War Critics • “nattering nabobs of negativism” • Called rude names • Very opinionated • Tables turned!

  5. Accusations • Financial irregularities • Accepting bribes • Failed to report campaign contributions as income

  6. Resignation • October 10, 1973 • Pleaded no contest to tax evasion

  7. Verdict • Fined $10,000 and three years’ probation • Taken to court - $268,482 of bribes • Taken to court – appealed twice • Gave up and paid the costs

  8. Aftermath • Left politics • Became an international trade executive with homes

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