Spiro Agnew

Spiro Agnew was an American politician who served as the Vice President of the United States from 1969 to 1973 under President Richard Nixon. Known for his charismatic and outspoken style, he was a prominent figure in politics during the late 1960s and early 1970s. In 1973, Agnew resigned from his VP position after being charged with and later pleading no contest to criminal charges of tax evasion and money laundering related to his time as Maryland's governor. His resignation marked a significant political event, highlighting issues of corruption and accountability at high levels of government.