April 27, 1899, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, marked a day of mixed emotions as the equestrian statue of Gen. U.S. Grant was unveiled in Fairmount Park. While the ceremony itself was a grand affair, attended by President McKinley and a distinguished party from Washington, including General Grant’s granddaughter, Miss Rosemary Grant, a sinister act unfolded in the shadows.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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