Washington D.C., June 10, 1932 – In a shocking display of party politics, President Herbert Hoover’s representatives were spotted pulling the strings behind the scenes at the Republican National Convention. Postmaster General Walter Brown, a key advisor to the President, was seen ‘keeping his hands off’ the contentious prohibition plank, fueling speculation about Hoover’s true intentions.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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