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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1973
Page
4
The statement declares today’s resignation from the Office of Vice President of the United States. It notes that a copy of the batrumant of mysignation 4 is enclosed. The wording appears formal and includes a referenced document with unclear terms.
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew pleads guilty to tax underreporting tied to 1987 income and receives 40,000 fine and three years probation. Judge Hoffman notes the plea equals a guilty plea, while President Nixon and aides react with condolences as the resignation triggers constitutional succession and public fallout.
Vice President Agnew's resignation shocks Congress and the nation as Nixon must quickly name a successor. Senate leaders halt schedule to allow consideration, while House Speaker Albert pledges swift action. A seven member Senate committee may probe nominees, and reactions dilute party lines as lawmakers weigh constitutional succession and 1976 politics.
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