On December 18, 1903, a mysterious offer was extended to General John C. Black, the commanding officer of the Grand Army of the Republic, based in Chicago. The President of the United States tendered the position of Civil Service Commissioner, left vacant by the untimely death of John R. Procter. But what drove this high-ranking official to consider this offer, and what were the stakes involved?
Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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