Spiro Theodore Agnew ( ; November 9 , 1918 -- September 17 , 1996 ) was an American politician who served as the 39th Vice President of the United States from 1969 to 1973 , under President Richard Nixon .
Spiro Theodore Agnew ( November 9 , 1918 -- September 17 , 1996 ) was the 39th Vice President of the United States . He served under President Richard Nixon .