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Spiro Theodore Agnew (November 9, 1918 September 17, 1996) was the 39th Vice President of the United States serving under President Richard M. Nixon, and the 55th Governor of Maryland. He is most famous for his resignation in 1973 after he was charged with the crime of tax evasion. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spiro_Agnew Most notable quotes: * A spirit of national masochism prevails, encouraged by an effete corps of impudent snobs who characterize themselves as intellectuals. o Denouncing Moratorium Day protest against Vietnam War; in NY "Times," 20 Oct 69 * In the United States today, we have more than our share of the nattering nabobs of negativism. o Speech, San Diego, 11 Sept 1970. o Agnew's signature quip against everything perceived to be liberal, particularly the media at that time. Pic: Spiro Agnew congratulates launch control after the launch of Apollo 17 in 1972.
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