In the sweltering heat of Washington, D.C. in December 1923, whispers of discontent spread like wildfire through the Republican ranks. The upcoming caucus, a deciding factor in the house of representatives, had the party’s stalwarts on edge. With Massachusetts holding sway over the house, the question on everyone’s lips was: would the party’s platform remain dominated by the Bay State’s interests?
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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