Based on the given information, the statement "Spiro Agnew resigned as VP making Ford the new VP because Agnew was diagnosed with cancer" is false. Here's a breakdown to explain:
1. Spiro Agnew resigned as Vice President: This part is true. Spiro Agnew resigned from the position of Vice President of the United States on October 10, 1973.
2. Making Ford the new VP because Agnew was diagnosed with cancer: This part is false. Spiro Agnew resigned due to charges of tax evasion, bribery, and conspiracy, not because of a cancer diagnosis. Following Agnew's resignation, Gerald Ford, who was the Vice President of the United States, became the new President after Richard Nixon's resignation. Ford then nominated Nelson Rockefeller to fill the vacant Vice President position.
Therefore, the reason for Gerald Ford becoming the President was not related to Spiro Agnew's health condition but rather due to Agnew's resignation because of legal issues.
