It’s the ultimate test of power and corruption: when the President himself is accused of playing politics to keep his cronies out of trouble. In the nation’s capital, President Calvin Coolidge is facing heat for his administration’s alleged ties to Secretary Andrew Mellon’s aluminum company. Senator Norris claims that Coolidge wielded questionable influence to prevent the tariff board from making sugar tariff recommendations before last fall’s election. The charges come as the Department of Justice is investigating the company for possible wrongdoing. The President’s critics are crying foul, accusing Coolidge of corruption and cronyism. But the President remains defiant, calling his critics ‘politics as usual.’ Can the truth be uncovered behind the veil of power and corruption in Washington D.C.? Only time will tell.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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