Spiro Agnew
| Spiro Agnew | |
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| 39th Vice President of the United States | |
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In office January 20, 1969 – October 10, 1973 |
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| President | Richard Nixon |
| Preceded by | Hubert Humphrey |
| Succeeded by | Gerald Ford |
| 55th Governor of Maryland | |
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In office January 25, 1967 – January 7, 1969 |
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| Preceded by | J. Millard Tawes |
| Succeeded by | Marvin Mandel |
| Baltimore County Executive | |
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In office 1962–1966 |
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| Preceded by | Christian Kahl |
| Succeeded by | Dale Anderson |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Spiro Theodore Agnew November 9, 1918 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died |
September 17, 1996 (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 |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
 United States
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| Service/branch |
 United States Army
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| Years of service | 1941–1945 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Bronze Star |
Spiro Theodore Agnew (/ˈspɪroʊ ˈæɡnuː/; 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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