Spiro Agnew was the 39th Vice President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1973 under President Richard Nixon. He was born on November 9, 1918, in Baltimore, Maryland, and had a background in law and politics. Before becoming Vice President, Agnew served as the Governor of Maryland. Agnew is known for his outspoken and often controversial speeches, where he criticized the media and political opponents. His tenure as Vice President ended when he resigned in 1973 amid a scandal involving tax evasion and corruption, making him the first Vice President to resign in U.S. history.