Teapot Dome | Corruption in the Harding Era | 5
American Scandal
Scandals of Harding's Presidency
This chapter examines the scandals that plagued Warren G. Harding's presidency, particularly the Teapot Dome scandal and corruption within the Veterans Bureau and Justice Department. It highlights the pivotal role of Attorney General Harry Doherty and the dynamics of Harding's cabinet, including the contrast between reputable figures and corrupt officials like Albert Fall. The chapter also explores historical journalistic ethics through a scandal involving the Denver Post and introduces Montana Senator Burton K. Wheeler as a key figure in exposing the Teapot Dome corruption.
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