Washington D.C., February 8, 1926 – President Calvin Coolidge is at the center of a brewing scandal, with allegations of questionable influence and possible corruption swirling around him. The President has been accused of exerting undue pressure on the tariff board to delay sugar tariff recommendations until after the last fall’s election. This move was seen as a favor to Secretary Mellon’s aluminum company, which faced charges brought by Senator Norris. Coolidge dismissed the accusations, claiming his critics were playing politics and should not be taken seriously.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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