February 28, 1925, was a day of high drama on Capitol Hill as politicians clashed over a contentious proposal. Fernald, a representative from Maine, had taken the floor to push for an amendment that would incorporate the House bill for the government purchase of the Cape Cod Canal for a staggering $11,500,000. The move sent shockwaves through the Senate, where Western senators, led by Senator Gooding from Idaho, vehemently opposed the measure.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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