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Today in History: Spiro Agnew resigns amid tax evasion charges

10/10/2025

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On October 10, 1973, U.S. Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned amid charges of tax evasion. Serving under President Richard Nixon since 1969, Agnew was the second vice president in history to resign from office, following John C. Calhoun in 1832. His resignation marked a significant moment in American political history.

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On October 10, 1973, U.S. Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned amid charges of tax evasion. Serving under President Richard Nixon since 1969, Agnew was the second vice president in history to resign from office, following John C. Calhoun in 1832. His resignation marked a significant moment in American political history.