Spiro T. Agnew faces decision of resigning
Spiro T. Agnew continues his duties as Vice President, wand who refuses to confirm or deny a published report he had discussed resigning his office, arrives on September 19, 1973, at the White House with his wife, for a White House dinner given by Pres. Nixon for Pakistan Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, who is visiting the United States on an official visit. (UPI Photo/tm/Files)
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