Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned in 1973 for reasons unrelated to Watergate. What were the charges against him?
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Correct answer: Tax evasion and accepting bribes while Governor of Maryland
Agnew's resignation meant that Gerald Ford was appointed Vice President under the 25th Amendment. This was the first time the amendment was used to fill a vacancy in the vice presidency.
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