In the sweltering summer of 1959, the Port of Washington was bustling with activity, but it wasn’t just the arrival of foreign trade that was causing a stir. According to officials, the federal government collected a staggering $5 million in customs duties, excise taxes, and miscellaneous receipts during the fiscal year ended June 30. This was a significant increase from previous years, and it wasn’t hard to see why. The Port was a hotbed of international commerce, with goods pouring in from all corners of the globe.
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Key Facts
- State: Washington D.C.
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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