In the sweltering heat of a Washington winter, a brewing scandal threatens to shake the foundations of the nation’s postal service. On December 12, 1924, a secretive meeting took place at the White House, where President Calvin Coolidge and a dozen Republican senators huddled behind closed doors to discuss a contentious issue: a proposed postage rate hike. The move, aimed at boosting revenue to cover pay advances for postal employees, has sent shockwaves through the nation’s capital.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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