On This Day: Vice President Spiro Agnew Resigns Amid Scandal

Agnew stepped down on October 10, 1973, after pleading no contest to federal income tax evasion charges.

Spiro Agnew's resignation marked a significant moment in U.S. political history, as he was the first vice president to resign under such circumstances.
Agnew faced accusations of accepting bribes during his tenure as a public official before becoming vice president.
The resignation occurred during Richard Nixon's presidency, adding to the political turmoil of the era.
Agnew's plea of no contest was part of a deal to avoid further prosecution for more serious charges.
His departure paved the way for Gerald Ford to become vice president, who later assumed the presidency after Nixon's resignation.