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Spiro Agnew

Spiro Agnew
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39th Vice President of the United States
In office
January 20, 1969 – October 10, 1973
President Richard Nixon
Preceded by Hubert Humphrey
Succeeded by Gerald Ford
55th Governor of Maryland
In office
January 25, 1967 – January 7, 1969
Preceded by J. Millard Tawes
Succeeded by Marvin Mandel
Baltimore County Executive
In office
1962–1966
Preceded by Christian Kahl
Succeeded by Dale Anderson
Personal details
Born Spiro Theodore Agnew
(1918-11-09)November 9, 1918
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Died September 17, 1996(1996-09-17) (aged 77)
Berlin, Maryland, U.S.
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Judy Judefind
Children 4
Alma mater Johns Hopkins University (B.A.)
University of Baltimore (J.D.)
Religion Episcopalian
Signature Cursive signature in ink
Military service
Allegiance  United States
Service/branch  United States Army
Years of service 1941–1945
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Bronze Star

Spiro Theodore Agnew (/ˈspɪr ˈæɡn/; November 9, 1918 – September 17, 1996) was an American politician who served as the 39th Vice President of the United States from 1969 to 1973, under President Richard Nixon.

Agnew was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and was a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and University of Baltimore School of Law. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1941, serving as an officer during the Second World War, and was recalled for service during the Korean War in 1950. Agnew worked as an aide for U.S. Representative James Devereux before he was appointed to the Baltimore County Board of Zoning Appeals in 1957. In 1960, he lost an election for the Baltimore City Circuit Court, but in 1962 was elected Baltimore County Executive. In 1966, Agnew was elected the 55th Governor of Maryland, defeating his Democratic opponent George P. Mahoney. He was the first Greek-American to hold the position, serving between 1967 and 1969.


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