Two Washington Post correspondents present a thorough examination of the persons, politics, and legal factors involved in Agnew's resignation.

"A Washington Post book."

My kind of man -- Creature of Suburbia -- Maryland, my Maryland -- The boat is leaving -- Say you gave at the office -- Ally in Washington -- The ring closes -- The dam bursts -- The cruelest month -- My friend the press -- Plea bargaining -- Going on the offensive -- A candle is only so long -- Sealing the deal -- The instrument of resignation -- Was justice served?