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Spiro Agnew was a Greek-American politician who served as the 39th Vice President of the United States from 1969 to 1973. He was born in 1918 in Baltimore, Maryland, to Theodore Agnew, a Greek immigrant who owned a restaurant, and Margaret Marian Akers, a government worker. Agnew's family was relatively affluent during the 1920s, but they suffered financial setbacks during the Great Depression and were forced to sell their home and move to a small apartment.
Agnew attended Johns Hopkins University, where he studied chemistry, but he dropped out after two years to pursue a career in law. He graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1947 and opened his own law practice. He became involved in local politics, serving as the president of the Baltimore County Council from 1962 to 1966.
In 1966, Agnew ran for Governor of Maryland and won, becoming the first Republican to hold the office in over 40 years. He served two terms as governor, during which he implemented a number of reforms, including tax cuts and increased funding for education.
In 1968, Agnew was chosen by Richard Nixon as his running mate for the presidential election, and they won the election in a landslide. Agnew served as vice president from 1969 to 1973, during which time he became known for his "law and order" rhetoric and his attacks on the press.
However, Agnew's career was marked by controversy, including allegations of corruption and bribery. In 1973, he was forced to resign from office after it was discovered that he had accepted bribes from contractors while he was governor of Maryland. He pleaded no contest to a charge of tax evasion and was fined $10,000 and placed on probation.
After his resignation, Agnew moved to Ocean City, Maryland, where he worked as a business consultant and wrote a novel, "The Canfield Decision." He also gave interviews and made public appearances, during which he often criticized the press and the government.
Agnew died in 1996 at the age of 77, and his funeral was attended by a small group of family and friends. Despite his controversial career, Agnew remains a significant figure in American politics, and his legacy continues to be debated by historians and political analysts.
